Year 1 Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Year 1 Teacher for a welcoming primary school in Tameside. This fixed-term contract runs from January 2027 to June 2027 and is a full-time role focused on Year 1 planning, phonics, and early reading delivery.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS and have experience in EYFS/KS1, with strong classroom and behaviour management skills. The school values enthusiastic, reliable teachers dedicated to pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS and be eligible to teach KS1.
• Experience teaching EYFS or KS1.
• Strong phonics and early reading knowledge.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and committed to high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the Year 1 curriculum.
• Support pupils with their transition from EYFS into Key Stage 1.
• Deliver effective phonics and early reading sessions.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities.
• Establish positive relationships and maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide appropriate support and interventions.

Skills

QTS

EYFS/KS1 experience

Phonics/early reading

Classroom management

Reliability

Education

QTS certification

Job description

Year 1 Teacher - Tameside

Start Date: January 2027

Duration: Until June 2027

Contract: Full-time

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 1 Teacher for a welcoming primary school in Tameside. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate teacher to join a supportive school team and make a real difference during an important stage of children’s learning and development.

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the Year 1 curriculum.
• Support pupils with their transition from EYFS into Key Stage 1.
• Deliver effective phonics and early reading sessions.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities.
• Establish positive relationships and maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide appropriate support and interventions.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching within EYFS or Key Stage 1.
• Have a good understanding of early reading, phonics and the Year 1 curriculum.
• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Be enthusiastic, reliable and committed to providing high-quality teaching.

The Benefits of Working with Tradewind

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running

We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer #INDMANC