Primary Teacher – KS1
Location: WS12, Cannock
Employer: Smile Education
About the Role
Smile Education is seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher to join the Key Stage 1 team at a welcoming and supportive local primary school in Cannock, WS12. You will play a key role in delivering engaging lessons, building strong relationships with pupils, and ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to succeed.
Primary Teacher Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver creative, inspiring lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum, ensuring activities are differentiated to meet the needs of all learners
- Support children’s social, emotional, and academic development through nurturing relationships and high expectations
- Assess and monitor progress using a variety of formative and summative methods, adapting teaching where necessary
- Maintain a safe, stimulating classroom environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and a love of learning
- Work closely with teaching assistants, SENCO, and other staff to ensure all pupils are supported effectively
- Establish positive partnerships with parents and carers, keeping them informed about progress and ways to support learning at home
- Contribute to wider school life, attending meetings, training, and events as part of a collaborative teaching team
You’ll need:- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Recent experience teaching in KS1 (including delivering phonics, reading, writing, and maths)
- Strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and early learning development
- Excellent communication, organisation, and behaviour management skills
- An enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
We offer:- Competitive pay rates
- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
- Supportive, approachable leadership team
- A positive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued
Start Date: September 2026
Apply Now: Click 'Apply Now' and a dedicated consultant will be in touch to discuss the nest steps in your registration if you are successful! For teaching positions in the Cannock area get in touch to discuss what we have available!
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
