Class Teacher - Year 1

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Year 1 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Preston. This full-time role offers the opportunity to inspire young learners and support their development through high-quality lesson planning and delivery. With a focus on Key Stage 1, the successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the Year 1 curriculum and phonics, and will benefit from a supportive leadership team and experienced Teaching Assistants. ECTs are encouraged to apply, with full mentoring provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young students.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Mentoring for ECTs

Access to experienced Teaching Assistants

Qualifications

• Passionate Key Stage 1 teacher with strong curriculum understanding.
• Experience in planning and delivering high-quality lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess lessons to support pupil progress.
• Engage and inspire young learners in a supportive environment.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience in Key Stage 1

Understanding of Year 1 curriculum

Phonics delivery

Early assessment frameworks

Engagement and support for young learners

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Year 1 Teacher
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Pay: £120 – £150 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you a passionate and committed Key Stage 1 teacher looking for a new opportunity from September 2025?

A welcoming and well-resourced primary school in Preston is seeking a Year 1 Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual with experience teaching within Key Stage 1 – ideally with a strong understanding of the Year 1 curriculum, phonics delivery, and early assessment frameworks. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality lessons that support pupil progress and development. You’ll be supported by a welcoming SLT and have access to experienced Teaching Assistants in class.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Recent experience teaching within KS1
• Strong understanding of the Year 1 curriculum
• Ability to engage, inspire, and support young learners

ECTs (Early Career Teachers) are encouraged to apply – full support and mentoring can be provided for the right candidate.

Pay Information:
The pay rate for this position is between £120 and £150 per day, depending on your level of experience. This rate applies for the first 12 weeks of the booking.

About Agency Worker Regulations (AWR):
After 12 weeks in the same role, Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) will apply. This means you will be entitled to the same pay and working conditions as a teacher employed directly by the school. This includes parity in pay, access to internal vacancies, and comparable working hours and responsibilities. AWR is designed to ensure fairness and equality for agency staff undertaking longer-term roles within schools.

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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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