Year 1 Teacher
Job description
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Year 1 Teacher to join a warm and supportive school community. This is an exciting opportunity to nurture young learners at a vital stage in their development and make a lasting impact on their education. Beginning September 2025.
Duties as a Year 1 Teacher:
Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and well-structured lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum
Create a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity and confidence
Use assessment to inform teaching and track pupil progress effectively
Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff
Promote high standards of behaviour and a love of learning
Contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities and school events
Ideal Year 1 Teacher:
Holds QTS and has experience teaching in KS1, ideally Year 1
Has a strong understanding of early reading, phonics (e.g. Little Wandle, Read Write Inc.), and KS1 assessment
Is caring, enthusiastic, and committed to nurturing the whole child
Has excellent communication, organisational, and classroom management skills as a Year 1 Teacher.
Works effectively as part of a team and shows initiative in the classroom
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, Devon and Greater Manchester. 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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