Year 1 Primary School Teacher

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A teaching recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to work in a primary school in Waltham Forest, East London. The role offers training and is suitable for both early careers teachers and experienced educators. Responsibilities include classroom management, planning lessons, and parental communication. This temporary position has a work schedule from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday during term time, with the potential for contract extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the past year.

Responsibilities

• Plan presentations and manage classroom activities.
• Mark students' work and conduct parents evenings.

Skills

Classroom management

Planning and presentation skills

Communication with parents

Education

QTS/ECT or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Year 1 Primary School Teacher – Prospero Teaching is looking for an enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to work in a Primary school in Waltham Forest, East London. The school is a three-form entry Primary school with a supportive leadership team. Training is provided for all staff. The position is open to both ECT (early careers teachers) and experienced teachers. Depending on performance, there may be a chance the contract can be extended or potentially become permanent.

Responsibilities

• Class teacher responsibilities including planning presentations, marking work, and managing parents evenings.

Contract/Position Details

• Location: Waltham Forest, East London
• Position: Year 1 Primary School Teacher
• Type of work: Class Teacher
• Start date: September 2025
• Duration: 1 term (may be extended)
• End date: end of term 1
• Contract type: Temporary
• Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
• Minimum pay rate: dependent on pay scale

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• QTS/ECT or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching KS1 or KS2
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the past year

To be eligible for this role through Prospero

• Have a valid right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS and be enrolled or willing to enrol onto the DBS update service
• Provide two child-related professional references from the past two years

Note

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your most up-to-date CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.