Part-time Year 1 teacher

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD access

Flexible week

Top employer status

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Year 1 Teacher for a primary school in Didsbury, Manchester, from October to December. The role focuses on guiding pupils through the EYFS to KS1 transition, delivering structured phonics-led lessons and building confidence in reading and writing.

The successful candidate will create engaging lessons, manage behaviour positively, support pupils with SEND, and adapt teaching to diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Year 1 or KS1 with phonics focus.
• Ability to deliver structured, engaging lessons.
• Commitment to developing early reading skills and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Year 1 curriculum and support EYFS to KS1 transition.
• Lead phonics sessions and support reading and writing development.
• Create engaging, age-appropriate lessons that promote participation.

Skills

Phonics knowledge

Lesson planning

Behaviour management

SEND inclusive practice

Job description

Part-Time Year 1 Teacher - Didsbury (October -December)

Part-Time Year 1 Teacher - Didsbury (October -December) A welcoming primary school in Didsbury is looking for a dedicated Year 1 Teacher to join the team on a part-time basis, starting as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher who enjoys supporting children through the transition from EYFS into Key Stage 1 and creating engaging learning experiences that build strong foundations for future learning.The school is looking for a teacher who can deliver structured, engaging lessons while nurturing pupils' confidence, independence and enthusiasm for learning. A strong understanding of phonics teaching is particularly important, as the successful candidate will help pupils develop their early reading skills and build confidence in recognising sounds, blending and reading words.

• Year 1 curriculum knowledge - understand the transition from EYFS to KS1 and plan lessons that support pupils' academic and personal development.
• Strong phonics knowledge - confidently deliver phonics sessions, support sound recognition and blending, and help pupils develop fluency and confidence in early reading.
• Early reading and writing - develop pupils' literacy skills through engaging activities, guided reading and structured writing opportunities.
• Engaging teaching - create purposeful, age-appropriate lessons that maintain pupils' interest and encourage active participation.
• Positive behaviour management - establish clear routines and expectations while creating a calm, nurturing classroom environment.
• Inclusive practice - adapt teaching to meet different learning needs, including pupils with SEND, and provide additional support where needed.

This part-time Year 1 role is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference during a crucial stage of children's education, helping pupils strengthen their phonics, reading and writing skills while developing a positive attitude towards learning.

Whether you are an ECT or an experienced teacher, if you have strong phonics knowledge and are looking for a part-time primary teaching opportunity in Didsbury, I would love to hear from you.

The Benefits of Working with Tradewind

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long‑term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running

We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer