Year 1 Teacher

Philosophy Education; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A lovely primary school in Sutton is seeking a Year 1 Primary Teacher to join their team in September 2025. This role involves full-time teaching responsibilities, focusing on planning and assessment in early education. Ideal candidates include both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers, with excellent support for induction training available.

Benefits

Good professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• Strong grasp of early maths and phonics.
• Team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assess across a range of subjects in Year 1.
• Support and monitor individual student progress.
• Collaborate with other teachers in planning and assessment.

Skills

Excellent knowledge and understanding of the KS1 curriculum

Positive and enthusiastic approach

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

QTS

Job description

Year 1 Primary Teacher

• Sutton
• September 2025
• Contract or Permanent
• MPS1 - MPS6

Are you an enthusiastic primary teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity to develop your career?

A lovely primary school in Sutton is looking for a primary school teacher to join their teaching staff from September to teach in Year 1.

The role

In this role, you will be a full-time class teacher in Year 1. You will take responsibility for planning and assessment across a range of subjects, with a good knowledge of phonics and early maths. The school focuses on providing challenges for mastery level pupils, monitoring, and evaluating individual progress. You will work alongside established teachers and share planning and assessment responsibilities where possible.

The school is interested in applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECT) who have completed placements in Key Stage 1. ECTs will be supported in completing their induction training.

The School

This small, friendly primary school based in Carshalton is easily accessible by public transport and car. It has a true community feel and an inclusive approach, benefitting from a specialist Autism provision. The leadership team fosters a supportive culture and offers good professional development opportunities. Children make good progress, and there are strong links with parents and the wider community.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career with progression and responsibility options available over time within the school and the academy trust.

This role is ideal if you have:

• QTS
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the KS1 curriculum
• A positive and enthusiastic approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

If this is the permanent teaching role you've been seeking, don't miss out! Apply ASAP with an up-to-date CV.

We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high volume, we may not reply to every enquiry. If you haven't heard within this timeframe, your application was unsuccessful. Philosophy Education is a recruitment business acting on behalf of its client.