Do you love guiding young learners as they make that exciting transition from play‑based learning into their first formal school years? Are you a phonics wizard who wants to inspire a foundational love for reading and writing without the burden of endless weekend marking? Ready for a flexible, rewarding teaching role across a variety of brilliant Leeds primary schools this September? Randstad Education is on the lookout for enthusiastic, adaptable, and qualified Key Stage 1 (KS1) Teachers to join our thriving supply team in Leeds for the upcoming term. Years 1 and 2 are pivotal times for young pupils as they build up their core reading, writing, and maths skills. As a supply teacher, you get to be the spark that keeps them excited about learning, while enjoying the freedom to choose exactly when and where you work.
Your Role in the KS1 Classroom
- Deliver Dynamic Lessons: Bring the national curriculum to life for Year 1 and Year 2 pupils, keeping lessons interactive, accessible, and fun.
- Lead Early Literacy and Phonics: Confidently deliver daily phonics sessions (experience with schemes like Read Write Inc., Essential Letters and Sounds, or Little Wandle is highly valued).
- Bridge the Gap: Help children navigate the step up from EYFS continuous provision into more structured classroom learning.
- Positive Behaviour Management: Create a safe, encouraging, and focused learning environment using positive reinforcement.
What You Will Need
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Proven experience teaching within a UK Key Stage 1 setting.
- A strong understanding of early reading strategies and the KS1 curriculum.
- An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or the willingness for a new one through Randstad).
- The right to work in the UK.
Benefits
- Work: Life Balance – Real flexibility. Use our dedicated app to update your availability instantly, allowing you to work full‑time, part‑time, or just a couple of days a week.
- Fair PAYE Wages – Earn highly competitive daily rates paid directly to your account every week. No hidden umbrella company deductions, what you earn is what you get.
- A Local Partner – Our Leeds‑based office means you'll have a dedicated consultant who understands the local school landscape and will champion you for the best roles.
- Earn on the Side – Take advantage of our refer a friend scheme and pocket GBP300 in shopping vouchers for every educator you introduce to us.
