Year 1 Teacher

Teach Plus Limited; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Year 1 Teacher for a high-achieving primary school in Waltham Forest starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and experience in KS1. Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, supporting pupils' transition, and creating an inclusive classroom environment. This position offers strong long-term potential, making it suitable for experienced teachers or confident ECTs eager to grow in their careers.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching in KS1, ideally as a Year 1 Teacher.
• Strong knowledge of phonics, early reading, and KS1 assessment.
• Confident in classroom and behavior management.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment.
• Support pupils transitioning into Key Stage 1.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and the KS1 team.
• Use assessment to track pupil progress.
• Maintain relationships with parents and staff.
• Contribute to whole-school events.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience in KS1

Knowledge of phonics and early reading

Classroom management

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 1 Teacher
Start Date: January 2026
Location: Waltham Forest
Full/Part-time: Full-Time
Salary: £185 - £220 per day

About the role/school

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Year 1 Teacher to join a warm, welcoming, and high-achieving two-form entry primary school in Waltham Forest from January. The school is well-resourced, child-focused, and has an excellent leadership team that is highly supportive of staff wellbeing, development, and progression.

The successful Year 1 Teacher will be joining a collaborative and experienced KS1 team where planning is shared and staff work closely together to ensure the best outcomes for pupils. Behaviour across the school is excellent, and pupils are enthusiastic, respectful, and eager to learn.

This is a full-time Year 1 Teacher position with strong long-term potential for the right candidate. The school is also open to developing ambitious teachers into future year group, subject, or phase leaders, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced teacher or a confident ECT looking to grow.

Job Responsibilities

As a Year 1 Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and well-structured lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum
• Create a stimulating, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment
• Support pupils through the crucial transition from EYFS into Key Stage 1
• Work closely with teaching assistants and the wider KS1 team
• Use assessment effectively to track pupil progress and inform planning
• Maintain strong relationships with parents, carers, and staff
• Contribute positively to whole-school events, training, and developments

This role would suit a Year 1 Teacher who is energetic, nurturing, organised, and passionate about early learning.

Qualifications/Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
• Experience teaching in KS1, ideally as a Year 1 Teacher
• Strong knowledge of phonics, early reading, and KS1 assessment
• Confident classroom and behaviour management
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK

Next steps

If this Year 1 Teacher position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Kam at Teach Plus.

Alternatively, please click ‘apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.

We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.

With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.

We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.