Year 1 Teacher - Barnstaple

Join Our Team as a Year 1 Primary Teacher – Immediate Start in Barnstaple, Devon!

Are you passionate about inspiring young learners at the very start of their educational journey? Do you thrive in a nurturing Key Stage 1 environment where creativity, phonics, curiosity, and positive relationships shape everyday learning? Teaching Personnel is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Year 1 Teacher to join one of our partner primary schools in Barnstaple, Devon.

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Year 1 Classroom Teacher to deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that support children’s early development. The school prides itself on providing a warm, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment where all pupils can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

You will join a supportive team of staff who work collaboratively to ensure every child receives the best possible start to their primary education.

What We’re Looking For:

Our partner school is searching for a teacher with a passion for Key Stage 1 learning, including strong skills or interest in:
• Early literacy and phonics (e.g., Little Wandle, Read Write Inc. or similar)
• Early maths mastery approaches
• Supporting children with a range of needs, including:
– SEMH
– ASD

Key Details:

• Start Date: ASAP (flexible for the right candidate)
• Location: Barnstaple, Devon
• Type: Part time, Temp-to-Perm – with strong potential for a permanent post
• Pay: M1–M6 DOE (paid weekly)
• Employer: Teaching Personnel – the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, offering outstanding support and development

Your Responsibilities:

• Teach a Year 1 class using engaging, creative, and inclusive lesson plans
• Deliver high-quality phonics and early literacy sessions
• Assess pupil progress and adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs
• Create a safe, positive, and stimulating classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCO, and the wider school team
• Foster strong relationships with pupils and families
• Promote safeguarding and the welfare of all children

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified teacher (ECTs welcome to apply)
• Genuine passion for Key Stage 1 and early education
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A reflective, motivated professional committed to ongoing development
• Experience with SEN or SEMH is beneficial but not essential
• A positive, nurturing approach to teaching and learning

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay and transparent progression routes
• Free and subsidised professional development opportunities
• A supportive, dedicated personal consultant
• Opportunities to work within caring, forward-thinking school environments
• Pension scheme and weekly BACS payments – no umbrella deductions

How to Apply:

Ready to begin a rewarding career in primary education? Apply now through Teaching Personnel!

For more information or to submit your application, contact us today:
01392 920363

evie.mildon@teachingpersonnel.com

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