Year 1 Teacher

Teaching Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educators seeks a Year 1 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Bedford from January to July. This full-time role involves planning, marking, and delivering engaging lessons in the Key Stage 1 curriculum while supporting students' academic and social development. Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills are essential. Competitive pay rates and opportunities for ongoing professional training are offered. If you're committed and reliable, reach out today to secure your role.

Benefits

Weekly pay and competitive daily rates

Access to specialist training and CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Year 1 or in Key Stage 1 settings.
• Ability to manage classroom behavior effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for Year 1.
• Assess and mark students' work regularly.
• Support students’ social and academic development.

Skills

Qualified teacher with QTS

Experience teaching in Key Stage 1

Strong behaviour management and classroom organisation skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Reliable and enthusiastic

Job description

Year 1 Teacher

Location: Bedford

Contract: 5th January – 17th July

Hours: full time

We are working with a welcoming primary school in Bedford who are seeking a confident and committed Year 1 Teacher to join them from January through to the end of the academic year. This is a full‑time role with full teaching responsibilities, including planning, marking and assessment.

The successful teacher will be confident delivering the Key Stage 1 curriculum, supporting pupils as they transition from EYFS, and creating an engaging and nurturing classroom environment.

About the role

• Full‑time Year 1 class teacher role
• Planning, marking and assessment responsibilities included
• Delivering engaging lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum
• Supporting pupils’ academic and social development
• Working closely with support staff and senior leadership
• January start, running until 17th July

Requirements

• Qualified teacher with QTS
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Year 1
• Strong behaviour management and classroom organisation skills
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Reliable, enthusiastic and committed for the full duration of the role

Why join Teaching Personnel

• Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
• Access to specialist training and CPD
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent positions

If this sounds like the right fit, get in touch today to secure your role for January.

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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.

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