Year 1/2 Teacher

Step Teachers; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Year 1/2 Teacher to join a friendly school in Plymouth, starting September 2025. The successful applicant will create engaging lessons, foster positive relationships with children, and contribute to the wider school life. This position offers weekly pay through PAYE and access to a variety of well-being services.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in teaching Key Stage 1.
• Knowledge of KS1 curriculum and phonics programs.
• Ability to adapt teaching for mixed-age classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing and well-managed classroom.
• Plan and teach engaging lessons tailored to learner needs.
• Assess pupil progress and inform future lesson planning.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 1/2 Teacher to join a friendly and inclusive school. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a mixed-age Key Stage 1 class, where you’ll help lay the foundations for children’s lifelong love of learning. Starting September 2025.

Duties as a Year 1/2 Teacher:

• Create a nurturing, stimulating, and well-managed classroom.

• Plan and teach creative, engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners.

• Assess pupil progress accurately and use this to inform next steps.

• Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities and whole-school events.

Ideal Year 1/2 Teacher:

• A qualified teacher (QTS) with experience or a strong interest in Key Stage 1.

• Knowledge of the KS1 curriculum, phonics (preferably Little Wandle or Read Write Inc.), and assessment for learning.

• A caring and reflective practitioner who sets high expectations for all.

• Strong classroom management and the ability to adapt teaching for mixed-age learning as a Year 1/2 Teacher.

• A collaborative, positive approach and a commitment to every child’s success.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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