Thetford - Year 1 Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Tetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive primary institution in the Thetford area seeks a Year 1 Teacher on a fixed-term basis. This role is ideal for a dedicated educator aiming to make a significant impact in a nurturing setting. Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, fostering a positive classroom atmosphere, and collaborating with colleagues and parents. The position offers a strong support system, professional development opportunities, and a welcoming staff team committed to educational excellence.

Benefits

Access to high-quality CPD

Supportive leadership

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

A culture valuing diversity

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) and QTS.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Effective strategies for supporting pupils with a range of needs.
• Confidence with technology and modern classroom approaches.
• A reflective mindset and commitment to professional growth.
• Strong knowledge of current educational developments.
• Versatility in teaching and learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons for Year 1 pupils.
• Create a positive and nurturing classroom atmosphere.
• Use creative and flexible teaching approaches to support all learners.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community.
• Contribute to wider school life and uphold strong values and expectations.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Relationship-building skills

Effective strategies for supporting pupils

Confidence with technology

Reflective mindset

Knowledge of current educational developments

Versatility in teaching strategies

Education

Degree and QTS

Job description

Pay: Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS)
Contract: Fixed Term
Contact:

We are supporting a warm, welcoming primary setting in the Thetford area, who are looking to appoint a Year 1 Teacher on a fixed-term basis. This is a brilliant opportunity for a dedicated teacher who wants to make a real impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

You will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons for Year 1 pupils.

• Create a positive and nurturing classroom atmosphere.

• Use creative and flexible teaching approaches to support all learners.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community.

• Contribute to wider school life and uphold strong values and expectations.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree (or equivalent) and QTS.

• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.

• Effective strategies for supporting pupils with a range of needs.

• Confidence with technology and modern classroom approaches.

• A reflective mindset and commitment to professional growth.

• Strong knowledge of current educational developments.

• Versatility in teaching and learning strategies.

Benefits

• A welcoming and professional staff team.

• Supportive and approachable leadership.

• Access to high-quality CPD and clear career progression.

• A highly trained teaching assistant team.

• Wellbeing and mental health support, including employee assistance.

• Family-friendly policies and flexible working options.

• A culture that values diversity, inclusion and collaboration.