Year 1 Teacher

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Year 1 Teacher for a primary school in Tower Hamlets starting October 2025. The role is part-time (3 days a week) and offers a supportive environment with strong mentoring for Early Career Teachers. Candidates should hold UK QTS. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school focused on staff development and student success.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1, preferably Year 1.
• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to teaching.
• Reflective approach to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive environment for Year 1 students.
• Implement established behaviour policies.
• Engage in targeted CPD and career progression.
• Collaborate with staff to focus on pupil success.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Creativity

Teamwork

Engaging classroom environment

Education

UK QTS with PGCE or Bachelor of Education

Job description

Year 1 Teacher - Primary School in Tower Hamlets

Start Date: October 2025

Contract: Part-time 3 days a week, fixed-term

Salary: MPS1 - MPS6 (ECTs welcome to apply)

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher ready to take on a Year 1 class this October?

Do you want to join a well-supported and inclusive primary school in the heart of Tower Hamlets?

We are working in partnership with a thriving primary school in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is seeking a committed Year 1 Teacher to join their team from October 2025. Education and training provided.

Responsibilities

• A supportive senior leadership team with strong mentoring provision, particularly for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
• A well-established behaviour policy consistently applied across the school
• Targeted CPD and career progression opportunities
• A welcoming, collaborative staff culture focused on pupil success

Requirements

• Hold UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) with a PGCE or Bachelor of Education
• Have experience teaching in Key Stage 1 (preferably Year 1)
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management and the ability to create a positive, engaging classroom environment
• Be proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to working as part of a team
• Bring creativity, resilience, and a reflective approach to their practice
• Be able to reliably commute to Tower Hamlets

Whether you\'re an experienced teacher or newly qualified, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that values its staff and invests in their development. Education and training provided.

If you\'re ready to make a difference and would like to work in a vibrant, forward-thinking Tower Hamlets primary school based in Tower Hamlets, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting Year 1 teacher opportunity. Education and training provided.