Year 1 Class Teacher - Ignite Curiosity & Growth

Waltham Forest; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent professional development

Well-resourced classrooms

Supportive leadership and staff

Job summary

Waltham Forest invites applications for a Year 1 Class Teacher starting January 2027. You will join a welcoming, supportive leadership team at an inclusive primary school in Inner London, delivering high-quality KS1 teaching with a strong emphasis on phonics and progression across reading, writing and maths.

The role offers excellent professional development, collaborative planning, and opportunities for career progression within a well-resourced, positive school culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Strong knowledge of Year 1 curriculum and phonics.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire primary pupils.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and interactive Year 1 lessons.
• Support reading, writing and mathematics development.
• Create a safe, valued and motivating classroom environment.
• Plan with colleagues to design exciting learning experiences.
• Foster independence, resilience and confidence in pupils.
• Build partnerships with parents and carers.

Job description

Waltham Forest invites applications for a Year 1 Class Teacher starting January 2027. You will join a welcoming, supportive leadership team at an inclusive primary school in Inner London, delivering high-quality KS1 teaching with a strong emphasis on phonics and progression across reading, writing and maths.

The role offers excellent professional development, collaborative planning, and opportunities for career progression within a well-resourced, positive school culture.