KS1 Teacher

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large primary school in Runcorn is seeking an experienced Year 1 teacher for a two-term contract starting in September 2025. The role involves planning, assessing, and delivering lessons while maintaining high expectations and a passion for teaching. The school values adventure and perseverance in learning.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

£250 reward for recommending a colleague

Access to free professional development training

Holiday pay

Option to contribute to a pension

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Year 1 required.
• Current DBS on update service or willingness to acquire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, mark, and assess student work.
• Attend staff meetings and parents' evenings.
• Deliver lessons aligned with the national curriculum.

Skills

QTS status

Excellent subject knowledge

High expectations of behaviour

Passion for teaching

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Job Description

Hays Education is currently working with a large primary school to recruit an experienced Year 1 teacher for a two-term contract starting in September 2025.

The role is initially for two terms but could be extended for the full academic year. The school is welcoming applications from ECTs and experienced teachers with recent Year 1 experience.

Your new school

This one-form entry school in Runcorn prides itself on promoting a love of learning through adventure, perseverance, and self-belief. The school believes nothing is beyond the children's reach and strives to provide them with the tools to achieve all their dreams.

Your new role

As a Year 1 teacher within a long-term opportunity, you will be responsible for planning, marking, assessing, attending staff meetings, training, and parents' evenings. You will need to quickly understand your class to deliver stimulating lessons aligned with the national curriculum and utilize available resources to maximize pupils' learning.

What you'll need to succeed

• QTS status
• Experience teaching Year 1
• Excellent subject knowledge and curriculum understanding
• High expectations of behaviour and achievement
• A passion for teaching and learning
• A commitment to professional development and safeguarding
• A current DBS on the update service or willingness to acquire one through Hays
• Satisfactory references

What you'll get in return

By working with Hays, you'll receive support from a DfE-accredited recruitment expert and enjoy various employee benefits, including:

• Competitive daily pay - paid to scale from day 1 for long-term roles
• £250 reward for recommending a colleague*
• Access to free professional development training
• Option to join our Guarantee Teacher Scheme*
• Holiday pay
• Option to contribute to a pension* (Terms and conditions apply)

What you need to do now

If you're interested, click 'apply now' to send an updated CV or call us for more information. If this role isn't quite right, contact us for a confidential career discussion.

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