Year 1 Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Year 1 Primary Teacher for a welcoming public primary school in Carshalton.

The role is a temporary contract starting September 2026 and running until July 2027, full-time with hours 8:30am–4pm, term-time only. The school welcomes both newly qualified and experienced teachers and offers training and development opportunities.

The successful applicant will plan and deliver lessons, assess progress, and work closely with parents and staff to support pupil outcomes.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification in the UK.
• Minimum 1 year EYFS/KS1/KS2 teaching experience in the UK.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Class teacher responsibilities including planning, preparation, marking, and parents evenings.

Education

QTS or equivalent

1 year EYFS/KS1/KS2 UK experience

Safeguarding training (last year)

Job description

JOB TITLE - Year 1 Primary Teacher

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Teacher for a Primary school in Carshalton.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Teacher for a Primary school in Carshalton.

The school is a popular mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff.

The position is open to both NQT's and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Carshalton, SM5.
• Position - Year 1 Primary Teacher
• Type of work - Class Teacher - planning, preparation, marking, parents evenings etc
• Contract or position start date - September 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - end of the academic year July 2027
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2027
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary Contract
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate 170 per day
• Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year EYFS/KS1/KS2 teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

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 in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team