Reception & Year 1 Class Teacher

Teach Now; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS clearance

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking a Reception and Year 1 Class Teacher to join an independent girls’ school in Hertfordshire. You will teach a combined class of Reception and Year 1 pupils, guiding early literacy, phonics, numeracy and social development through purposeful play and engaging lessons.

The role is part-time, term-time only, with hours 8:30am–3:30pm, and is on the national teacher pay scale (M1 to UPS3). Collaboration with families and DBS clearance are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Requires Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Reception or Year 1 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons for Reception and Year 1 pupils.
• Adapt activities for two-year age range within a combined class.
• Develop early literacy, phonics, numeracy and communication skills.
• Assess progress to inform teaching and support development.
• Create an inclusive classroom with clear expectations for behaviour.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues to support children's development.

Skills

QTS

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Position: Reception and Year 1 Class Teacher

Contract Type: Part-time Temporary Work

Start Date: 04/01/2027

Location: Hertfordshire, UK

Salary: £35,602 - £54,328 per year - M1 to UPS3 (national teacher pay scales)

Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range.

Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role:

Step into a Reception and Year 1 Class Teacher role at an independent girls school where you can shape childrens first steps into formal learning. You will teach a combined class of Reception children aged four to five and Year 1 pupils aged five to six. The schools nurturing approach gives you room to build confidence, curiosity and independence through purposeful play and engaging lessons.

As a Reception and Year 1 Class Teacher, you will bridge the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 with thoughtful teaching. If you enjoy helping children flourish through this transition, this is a chance to make a lasting difference.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching Reception or Year 1

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver lessons as the Reception and Year 1 Class Teacher.
• Adapt activities to meet different learning needs across the combined class.
• Develop early literacy, phonics, numeracy and communication skills.
• Assess progress and use it to inform teaching.
• Create an inclusive classroom with clear expectations for behaviour.
• Work with colleagues and families to support childrens development.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Bring a nurturing, child-centred approach to teaching.
• Show creativity when planning learning across two stages.
• Have a sound understanding of early childhood development.
• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.
• Be organised and adaptable in a combined classroom.
• Encourage confidence and independence in every child.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.