Opogo Education is currently recruiting a Key Stage 1 Primary Teacher to join a primary school that blends rich tradition with a forward-thinking, innovative approach. The school offers exceptional outdoor spaces, an on-site nursery, and a nurturing environment that supports learning through exploration and play. This is a long term supply role with the opportunity to go perm.

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This is essential for teaching
• Relevant Degree related to education
• Previous and/or current experience working as a Primary Teacher or Early Years settings
• Strong knowledge and experience of the EYFS curriculum and child development
• Must have a valid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and on the Update Service
  The pay range advertised is based on employment through an umbrella company.

WHY OPOGO EDUCATION?

Opogo Education is reshaping the traditional supply agency model making it faster, fairer and more efficient. Our benefits include:

• Easy-to-use mobile app: set your availability and pay rates from our mobile app and let the jobs come to you.
• Higher rates: our tech-led approach allows us to reduce costs for schools and pay our educators more than traditional agencies.
• One-click timesheets: approve your timesheets once a week all through the mobile app.
• Smart match: we match you with the most suitable jobs so that schools can easily find you and send you opportunities.
• Social enterprise: we reinvest our profits back into the education sector to support you. Access hundreds of CPD-certified courses for free through our Learn platform.

Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2025 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Zero hours contract
Pay: £180.00-£230.00 per day

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• QTS (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KS1TW3PJ0525
Expected start date: 01/09/202

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons in line with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where children feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn
• Assess and monitor pupils’ progress through a variety of formative and summative methods, keeping accurate records to inform planning and reporting
• Foster positive behaviour, independence, and social development through consistent routines and clear expectations
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers, providing regular communication and addressing any concerns around pupils’ learning or well-being
• Collaborate effectively with teaching assistants, the SENCO, and other staff to support individual needs and ensure the success of all pupils
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and ensure the safety and welfare of all children in your care
• Maintain a well-organised and stimulating classroom environment, with displays and resources that support learning and celebrate children’s achievements