KS1 Teacher - Carlton

Merit Education are recruiting for the following exciting opportunity:

Job Title:                                            KS1 Teacher

Location:                                            Carlton

Start Date:                                         Jan 2026

Duration:                                            8 Months

Shift Pattern:                                    Full Time

Salary:                                                 Teacher Pay Scale Compliant

School Details:

This primary school serving the Carlton area is well known for it’s pleasant environment and excellent reputation.  It excels in SEND support and prides itself on its efforts and successes in being an inclusive environment.  Learners are well equipped and supported to move on to the next phase of the education.

Vacancy Details:

·         To teach to KS1 pupils

·         Full time role covering maternity, set to start in Jan 2026 and to run through the entire of the rest of the 2025/2026 academic year

·         To plan and to deliver lessons and to assess pupils progress

·         To work in collaboration with other KS1 teachers, as well as the key stage lead and other members of SLT

Candidate Requirements:

To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:

·         Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) proven by providing your Teacher Reference Number

·         Experience of working as a teacher in a British curriculum school for a minimum of two terms since obtaining QTS.

·         Full enhanced DBS certificate

·         Completion of the Merit Education Onboarding Process

·         The ability to show a genuine desire and passion for working as a teacher.

·         A minimum of 2 school based references

What we can offer:

The School:

·         A wonderful inclusive and warm environment to work in

·         An established school with great support from peers and other members of staff

·         Completed schemes of work to work from

·         Optional continued CPD via the schools dedicated training and coaching provider

Merit Education:

·         Guaranteed teacher pay scale compliant rates of pay as a minimum

·         Extensive support and assistance from a dedicated Merit Education employment specialist

·         Free CPD via our partner platforms covering a wide range of specialist training and guidance

·         Auto-enrolment into the Merit Education Loyalty Scheme, with the potential for increased salary and bonus payments (t’s and c’s apply)

How to Apply:

Contact Paul Hautenne by phone on 0115 697 8185, or by email at paul@meriteducation.co.uk