Year 1 Teacher

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to inspire young learners at a crucial stage in their educational journey? We are seeking an enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive primary school where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner who is committed to providing engaging learning experiences and helping pupils make a successful transition into Key Stage 1.

Year 1 Teacher
Location: Nelson
Contract: Full-Time, Maternity cover
Salary: £130 - £160 before AWR is addressed. Then paid in-line with the M-scale of the role.
Start Date: January 2027

The Role

As our Year 1 Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging, and differentiated lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all children feel valued and supported.
• Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress, using data to inform teaching and learning.
• Support pupils in developing strong literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, and parents to ensure the best outcomes for every child.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, learning, and achievement.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities and school events.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching within Key Stage 1, ideally Year 1.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills.
• Be passionate about creating engaging and inspiring learning opportunities.
• Have high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Be a reflective practitioner who is committed to continuous professional development.
• Work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.

What We Offer:

• A friendly and supportive school community.
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.
• A committed leadership team dedicated to staff wellbeing and development.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated teacher who is ready to make a real difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of our Year 1 pupils.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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