KS1 Teacher | Waltham Forest | MPS/UPS | January 2027 Talent Pool

Reeson Education is welcoming registrations from qualified teachers interested in potential January 2027 KS1 class teaching roles across Waltham Forest, including Walthamstow, Leyton, Chingford and Highams Park. Our KS1 Teacher talent pool is for candidates who want to establish secure foundations in reading, writing and mathematics in Year 1 or Year 2. A KS1 Teacher may be considered for suitable longer-term or permanent school requirements once those opportunities are confirmed.

January 2027 Opportunity Details

• Location: Waltham Forest, London
• Pay: MPS/UPS
• Start: Potential January 2027 starts, subject to confirmed school vacancies
• Setting: Mainstream primary schools, Year 1 and Year 2
• Contract: Potential January 2027 longer-term or permanent roles; subject to vacancies

Supporting Early Reading and Classroom Progress

• A KS1 Teacher will plan systematic phonics, reading, writing and early mathematics lessons matched to the school's curriculum.
• The KS1 Teacher will use ongoing assessment to spot misconceptions and adapt activities for pupils at different starting points.
• As a KS1 Teacher, you will create predictable routines and positive behaviour expectations that help younger pupils feel secure.
• An effective KS1 Teacher will collaborate with Teaching Assistants to support SEND, communication development and small-group interventions.
• Communicate clearly with families, contribute to phase planning and maintain accurate safeguarding and assessment records.

What We're Looking For in a KS1 Teacher

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential for a KS1 Teacher.
• Experience teaching or training in Key Stage 1, including knowledge of systematic synthetic phonics.
• Confidence differentiating learning, assessing early progress and managing a primary classroom.
• Reliable communication, collaborative working and sound safeguarding awareness.

Why Register for January?

• Joining the KS1 Teacher talent pool allows you to express interest before schools confirm their spring-term staffing needs.
• Tell Reeson Education whether you prefer Year 1, Year 2, full-time or part-time opportunities.
• Your KS1 Teacher registration can be considered against suitable Waltham Forest vacancies as they arise; a placement is not guaranteed.

Register with Reeson Education today and join our KS1 Teacher talent pool for potential January 2027 roles in Waltham Forest schools.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%