Connex - Derby
KS1 Teacher – Derby City Centre (DE1)
£700 – £900 per week depending on experience
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.
About the role
Connex Education is working in partnership with a number of welcoming Primary Schools in Derby City Centre (DE1), who are recruiting for KS1 Teachers to work on a day-to-day supply basis. This role includes full classroom responsibilities during cover days: delivering lessons, maintaining a positive learning environment, and supporting pupils’ progress. No lesson planning is required.
About the schools
Schools across central Derby are known for their supportive staff teams and inclusive environments. They are seeking dedicated, flexible, and enthusiastic teachers who can build strong relationships with pupils and staff while delivering engaging and effective lessons.
Assignment Details
These roles are available immediately, with options for 3–5 days per week. We are also recruiting for January starts to cover planned absences and long-term supply needs. Positions will run throughout the autumn term and into the new year.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE, paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills package, with over 19 courses
• Funded formal qualifications: Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression through our Care to Classroom conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for modern classroom practice
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship routes
Person Specification
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with children aged 4–7 in a UK primary school
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Ability to deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons
• Knowledge of the KS1 national curriculum and phonics schemes such as Read Write Inc or Letters and Sounds
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities. We value cultural and religious diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All applicants are assessed solely on merit.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.