Year 1 Teacher

Flourish Education; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting for a Primary Teacher to work in a Year 1 class at a two-form-entry primary school in Tamworth. This is a full-time, long-term role starting October 2026 and continuing until February 2027.

You will plan, assess and mark work, deliver engaging lessons, collaborate with a teaching assistant and other teachers, and create an inclusive class environment. Hours are 8:15am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in KS1 (Year 1) or similar across primary phases.
• Hold or be on track to achieve QTS.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess and mark pupils’ work in line with school policies.
• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons to support pupil progress.
• Collaborate with the Teaching Assistant and other class teachers.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Flourish Education is recruiting for a Primary Teacher to work in a Year 1 class at a two-form-entry primary school in Tamworth.

Our client is seeking a KS1 Teacher to work on a full-time, long-term basis, starting in October 2026 (subject to confirmation) and continuing until February 2027.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Plan, assess and mark pupils’ work in line with the school’s policies.

• Deliver engaging, creative and inspiring lessons that support pupils’ progress.

• Work collaboratively with the Teaching Assistant and other class teachers to provide high-quality learning experiences.

• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports all learners.

This position is full-time, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:30 pm.

To apply for this Primary Teaching role, you will need:

• Experience teaching in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 through school placements or previous employment.

• Hold, or be on track to achieve, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Excellent behaviour and classroom management skills.

• A commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.

• A strong reference from a recent school placement or employer.

Working as a Primary Teacher for Flourish Education, you will receive excellent benefits, including:

• A competitive daily rate of up to £232.57 (M1–M6), paid in line with the teacher pay scale, depending on experience.

• Holiday pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their daily rate into a holiday pay pot.

• Pension contributions.

• KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules covering legislation, female genital mutilation (FGM) and abuse awareness.

• Regular contact and support throughout the registration process and your placement.

• Your own dedicated consultant, who will take the time to get to know you and ensure you are placed in schools where you can thrive.

• Free, ongoing CPD opportunities.

We work with a wide variety of schools across Tamworth and the surrounding areas, including Shenstone, Whittington and Alvecote. Many of our partner schools also offer on-site parking.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.