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We are seeking a creative, nurturing and enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to join a dedicated team at a great school. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in guiding pupils through their transition from the Early Years into Key Stage 1, helping to lay strong foundations for future learning. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a Year 1 Teacher:

• Teach a Year 1 class, delivering a broad and balanced curriculum

• Build on children’s EYFS learning while developing their independence and readiness for more formal learning

• Create a happy, engaging and inclusive classroom environment

• Use a range of strategies to support phonics, early writing and number skills

• Work closely with teaching assistants, the KS1 team and parents/carers

• Monitor and assess pupil progress, using this to inform planning and provision

• Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold our positive behaviour ethos

Ideal Year 1 Teacher:

• Holds QTS and is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning

• Has strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum, especially early phonics and writing

• Is nurturing, positive and passionate about child development

• Understands how to support young learners with a range of needs and abilities as a Year 1 Teacher.

• Works well as part of a team and values open communication with colleagues and families

• (Desirable) Brings experience of working in Year 1 or EYFS/KS1

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

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