Year 1 Teacher

Smile Education Recruitment; Shard End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational recruitment firm in Shard End is seeking an experienced Primary School Teacher to deliver engaging curriculum for a Year 1 class starting January 2026. The role requires strong communication and the ability to differentiate for various abilities. Applications from ECTs are welcomed. Competitive rates, tailored support, and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Great rates of pay

24/7 tailored support

Fantastic referral schemes

Qualifications

• Experience within a Year 1 class or the KS1 curriculum.
• Must be able to obtain references and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Creating engaging and inspiring lessons for the students.
• Delivering National Curriculum subjects appropriate to Year 1.
• Differentiating for all ability levels, including SEN.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with various abilities

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

About the role?

Are you looking for a new role in an innovative and supportive school? We are looking for an experienced Primary School Teacher who is able to deliver the curriculum to a Year 1 class in a Castle Bromwich primary school. We are seeking a vibrant teacher with the ability to deliver engaging, creative and fun lessons from January 2026. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom teacher with experience of teaching in Year 1 or within the KS1 curriculum. Applications and CVs from ECTs are also welcomed.

Responsibilities

• You will be creating engaging and inspiring lessons for the students.
• You will be delivering National Curriculum subjects appropriate to Year 1.
• You will be differentiating for all ability levels, including SEN.
• You will encourage imaginative, hands‑on learning among your pupils.
• You will maintain discipline and promote positive behaviour.
• You will be able to build strong relationships with students and colleagues within your team.

Requirements

• Relevant teaching qualifications (QTS essential).
• Experience within a Year 1 class or the KS1 curriculum.
• Must be able to obtain references and DBS checks.
• Able to work with various abilities, with strong and clear communication skills.

Why work with Smile?

We pride ourselves on providing a level of care to all our staff and will guide you through employment and career development every step of the way. With Smile, you can choose roles which support you in reaching your career goals and milestones. We also offer great rates of pay, 24/7 tailored support, and fantastic referral schemes.

If this role is of interest to you, then please click apply today or email your CV to (url removed).

I look forward to hearing from you!

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.