Key Stage 1 Teacher

Key Stage 1 Teacher – Transformative Opportunity at a Leading Merton School

Are you an outstanding Key Stage 1 Teacher ready to ignite a lifelong love of learning? This exceptional Merton primary school is searching for a dynamic educator with vision, drive, and a genuine commitment to empowering every child. If you want your teaching to make real, visible impact in a forward-thinking, values-driven environment, you belong here.

This is not just another Key Stage 1 Teacher post – it’s a springboard for personal and professional growth. You’ll join an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ school community where individuality is treasured, collaboration is at the heart of every success, and your creativity will be amplified by unrivalled resources. Whether you’re an ECT with a sparkling record or an accomplished classroom leader, you’ll be mentored, challenged, and continually celebrated for your contribution to pupil achievement.

Key Highlights:
• Key Stage 1 Teacher – career-defining opportunity
• Salary: Outer London MPS/UPS (£37,870 • £56,154) per year
• Exciting Merton location with fast access to the city and tranquil local parks
• Ofsted: Outstanding – pupil outcomes and care consistently exceptional
• High-calibre CPD pathways: subject leadership, educational research, SEND
• Structured progression and direct mentorship for rapid promotion
• Cutting-edge facilities: immersive digital suite, sensory support zones, creative outdoor spaces
• Role ideal for UK QTS teachers (ECT or experienced), passionate about a transformative Key Stage 1 stage

What You'll Be Doing:
• Leading a high-attaining Key Stage 1 class with passion and innovation
• Designing and delivering engaging lessons, tailored to diverse pupil needs
• Building meaningful partnerships with families, colleagues and multi-agency teams
• Using assessment creatively to shape learning and accelerate progress
• Fostering literacy, numeracy and curiosity through creative classroom practice
• Championing wellbeing, confidence, and inclusion at every turn

Ideal "Key Stage 1 Teacher" for this Merton School:
• UK-trained teacher with QTS and recent, graded Good or Outstanding references
• ECTs encouraged if impact-driven, highly motivated, and reflective
• Experienced Key Stage 1 Teachers with proven attainment gains welcomed
• Commitment to research-informed practice and ongoing professional learning
• Relentlessly positive, team-focused, and child-centred

Why Join This Merton School?:
• Collaborative, visionary staff: you’ll never feel isolated or unsupported
• Celebrated for diversity, inclusivity and whole-child achievement
• Consistently exceptional pupil behaviour and ambitious parent community
• High-trust leadership prioritising wellbeing, innovation, and rapid career advancement
• Immediate access to rich CPD, mentoring, and classroom coaching
• A genuinely warm, inspiring environment where every voice matters

If you’re an ambitious Key Stage 1 Teacher with an unshakeable belief in what children can achieve, this Merton school could be your perfect platform. Immediate applications encouraged – your next teaching adventure starts now.