Class Teacher - Year 1

Teaching Personnel; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Year 1 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Preston. This full-time role offers the opportunity to inspire young learners and contribute to their early education. You will be supported by experienced Teaching Assistants and a dedicated leadership team, ensuring a nurturing environment for both staff and students. Ideal candidates will possess Qualified Teacher Status and recent experience in Key Stage 1, with a strong grasp of the Year 1 curriculum. This role promises a rewarding experience as you shape the future of young minds in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support for Early Career Teachers

Access to experienced Teaching Assistants

Qualifications

• Experience teaching within Key Stage 1 is essential.
• Strong understanding of the Year 1 curriculum is required.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons to support pupil progress.
• Assessing student development and providing feedback.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching within KS1

Understanding of Year 1 curriculum

Ability to engage and inspire young learners

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

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.

Essential Requirements:

• 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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