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This school provides a calm, well‑structured, and nurturing learning environment where pupils benefit from encouraging staff, clear routines, and engaging lessons that promote confidence and curiosity. Leaders work collaboratively with teachers to maintain high expectations, helping pupils feel safe, motivated, and able to make strong academic and personal progress. Pupils respond positively to purposeful teaching that supports independence, resilience, and sustained learning.
Step On is an evidence-based training programme developed by Norfolk County Council, supporting schools for over 15 years. It helps educators and support staff create calm, inclusive, and consistent learning environments where every child can thrive.
Year 1 Teacher
Job description
Year 1 Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing role starting March 2026
This school provides a calm, well‑structured, and nurturing learning environment where pupils benefit from encouraging staff, clear routines, and engaging lessons that promote confidence and curiosity. Leaders work collaboratively with teachers to maintain high expectations, helping pupils feel safe, motivated, and able to make strong academic and personal progress. Pupils respond positively to purposeful teaching that supports independence, resilience, and sustained learning.
Duties as Year 1 Teacher:
- Teach a KS1 class full time with high‑quality planning and delivery
- Support pupils in developing core skills in reading, writing, numeracy, and wider curriculum subjects
- Maintain consistent routines and promote positive behaviour approaches
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet varied learning needs, including SEND
- Monitor progress and provide clear, constructive feedback
- Contribute fully to planning, assessment, and year‑group collaboration
- Attend relevant staff meetings and contribute to whole‑school approaches
- Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil well‑being
Ideal Year 1 Teacher:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with strong KS1 teaching experience
- Preferably in the third year of teaching or beyond
- Confident supporting a range of learning and behavioural needs
- Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
- Strong organisational and communication abilities
- Reflective, proactive, and committed to delivering high‑quality teaching
- Reliable, nurturing, and able to motivate pupils of differing abilities
- Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
Stand Out with Step Teachers
At Step Teachers, we’re proud to be the only education recruitment agency in Norfolk offering Step On training, part of the County’s respected Norfolk Steps behaviour management programme to all teachers and support staff who register with us.
What is Step On?
Step On is an evidence-based training programme developed by Norfolk County Council, supporting schools for over 15 years. It helps educators and support staff create calm, inclusive, and consistent learning environments where every child can thrive.
Why Step Teachers?
We don’t just help you find work; we invest in your professional development. Through our partnership with Norfolk Steps, we equip teachers and support staff with skills recognised across Norfolk’s schools, helping you make a meaningful impact from day one.
Step Teachers is an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, a proud REC member, and REC Audited in Education - meeting the highest standards in safeguarding and compliance.
Step Teachers is an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, a proud REC member, and REC Audited in Education - meeting the highest standards in safeguarding and compliance.
All candidates undergo thorough checks aligned with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including references and Enhanced DBS verification via the Update Service or new application.
Benefits for Teachers and Support Staff in Norfolk
- A competitive salary – depending on experience
- PAYE weekly pay – no umbrella or self‑employed setups
- Exclusive perks – retail discounts, travel offers, gym memberships
- Well‑being support – access to emotional and physical wellness services via our pay portal
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