Year 1 Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is looking for a warm Year 1 Primary Teacher to join a supportive primary school in Telford starting January 2026. The role involves helping children transition into a structured classroom life, fostering their confidence and love for learning. Candidates should be qualified teachers with experience in KS1 and a flair for engaging lessons. This full-time position offers a long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement, excellent support, and professional development resources.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to online CPD Academy

Personalised support from a consultant

Referral rewards for recommending friends

Qualifications

• Qualified Primary Teacher with QTS or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching Key Stage 1.
• Creative approach to ensure lessons are engaging.

Responsibilities

• Help children transition from play-based to structured learning.
• Build confidence and a love for learning in students.
• Maintain an engaging and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Qualified Primary Teacher (QTS or equivalent)

Experience teaching KS1, ideally Year 1

Creative, caring approach to learning

Strong phonics knowledge

Job description

Year 1 Primary Teacher – Telford

Start Date: January 2026

Location: Telford

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term (with potential to become permanent)

About the Role

We’re looking for a warm, engaging Year 1 Teacher to join a friendly, well‑resourced primary school in Telford this January.

You’ll be helping children make that exciting leap from play‑based learning into more structured classroom life — building confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning along the way.

The school is known for its strong sense of community and supportive leadership. The team works closely together to share ideas, celebrate successes, and keep learning joyful.

If you love phonics, fun, and those lightbulb moments when everything “clicks,” this could be the perfect next step in your teaching journey.

What’s on Offer

• Supportive SLT and nurturing KS1 team
• Shared planning and dedicated PPA time
• Bright, welcoming classrooms and creative learning resources
• Small, engaged classes with excellent TA support
• Long‑term opportunity with potential for permanent placement

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Primary Teacher (QTS or equivalent)
• Experience teaching KS1, ideally Year 1
• A creative, caring approach to learning
• Strong phonics knowledge and a flair for keeping lessons engaging and inclusive

Why Work with Protocol Education

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Quick, streamlined registration
• Referral rewards for recommending friends

Apply today to secure your next Year 1 role for January 2026 — and help little learners make their best start to school life.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safef‘ in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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