Primary Teacher

TeacherActive; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Year 1 Teacher for a long-term supply role in Colchester, starting immediately. This full-time position involves all class responsibilities including lesson planning, assessing pupil progress, and attending staff meetings. Ideal candidates should possess Qualified Teacher Status, experience in Key Stage 1, and strong classroom management skills. Competitive pay, paid to scale, alongside excellent support from a dedicated team of consultants provides a professional environment for growth.

Benefits

24/7 consultant support

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD courses and certificates

Competitive pay, paid to scale

Referral Scheme earning up to £100

PAYE pay with correct tax handling

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience in teaching Year 1 is ideal.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage full class responsibilities including planning lessons.
• Assess pupil progress and support social and emotional development.
• Attend staff meetings and parents evenings.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching in Key Stage 1

Classroom and behaviour management

Positive relationship building

Job description

Job Title: Year 1 Teacher

Location: Colchester

Pay: Paid to scale

Start Date: Immediate start

Are you an experienced Year 1 Teacher or a qualified teacher looking for a long-term supply role?

Are you available to work full time, five days a week, and commit to a long-term position within a school?

Do you enjoy creating a calm, structured and supportive classroom where children can thrive?

I’m Dan, and I’ve been working closely with primary schools for the past two years, supporting them with their recruitment needs. I’m currently working with a primary school in Colchester who are looking to appoint a long-term supply Year 1 Teacher to start as soon as possible. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, running until 17/07/2026.

The Year 1 Teacher role involves full class responsibility, including planning and delivering engaging lessons, managing behaviour, assessing progress and supporting pupils’ social and emotional development. You will be expected to carry out the full responsibilities of a class teacher, including attending staff meetings, marking books, completing assessments, attending parents evenings and communicating effectively with parents and carers. Working hours are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

The successful Year 1 Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Year 1
• SEMH knowledge or experience is desirable, but not essential
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Commitment to a long-term role and being part of the wider school team
• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one

In return, you can expect:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through a straightforward onboarding process
• Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
• Competitive pay, paid to scale
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)
• PAYE pay, with tax and National Insurance handled correctly and no hidden charges

If you’re interested in this role, click APPLY NOW and we’ll be in touch.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references.

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