Reception & Year 1 Class Teacher

Hertfordshire; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend bonus £150

AWR compliant pay

CPD training access

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is recruiting a Reception and Year 1 Class Teacher for a part-time, temporary position at an independent girls' school in Hertfordshire. You will bridge the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, delivering purposeful play and structured lessons to combined classes aged four to six.

The role requires QTS and prior experience in Reception or Year 1, with a nurturing, adaptable approach and strong collaboration with families and staff.

Qualifications

• QTS is required to teach in the UK.
• Experience teaching Reception or Year 1 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons for Reception and Year 1.
• Adapt activities for mixed-age class.
• Develop early literacy, phonics, numeracy and communication skills.
• Assess progress and inform teaching methods.
• Create an inclusive classroom with clear behaviour expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to support development.

Skills

QTS

Experience teaching Reception or Year

Education

QTS

Job description

Position Details

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: [e-mail]

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.

Why Work via Teach Now?

Teach Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company.

We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
• Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Equality, Safeguarding and DBS

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

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.