Year 1 primary school teacher

Protocol Education Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Year 1 Teacher for a welcoming primary school in Upminster. The role welcomes experienced teachers or Early Career Teachers (ECT) and emphasizes staff wellbeing and professional development.

You will inspire learners and foster a positive, engaging classroom environment. The ideal candidate holds QTS and is enthusiastic about helping children succeed, with strong classroom management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience in EYFS or KS1 is desirable but not essential.
• Strong passion for helping children succeed.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and creative lessons that foster a love of learning.
• Support children transitioning from EYFS into Key Stage 1.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Monitor progress and help pupils achieve their potential academically and personally.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and carers to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.

Skills

QTS

EYFS/KS1 experience

Job description

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic teacher looking for your next role in a supportive primary school?

A welcoming and community-focused school in Upminster is looking to appoint a Year 1 Teacher who can inspire young learners and create a positive, engaging classroom environment. Whether you're an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), this is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where staff wellbeing and professional development are genuinely valued.

The Role

As the Year 1 Teacher, you will:

Deliver engaging and creative lessons that encourage a love of learning.

Support children as they continue their transition from EYFS into Key Stage 1.

Create a nurturing classroom environment where every child feels valued and supported.

Monitor progress and help pupils achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience within EYFS or KS1 (desirable but not essential).
• Is passionate about helping children succeed.
• Has strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What the School Offers

A friendly and supportive leadership team

Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who love learning

Excellent opportunities for professional development

A positive and collaborative staff team

A welcoming school community with a strong ethos

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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