Year 1 Teacher

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

Job summary

A staffing agency in education sector is seeking a Year 1 Teacher for a primary school in Wakefield. The ideal candidate will have QTS and experience in KS1, demonstrating creativity and strong classroom management. This full-time role offers weekly pay and opportunities for development. Join today to inspire young learners and foster their confidence and curiosity.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

FREE access to CPD Academy

Support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities for long-term roles

Qualifications

• Passion for early learning and dedication to helping children in Key Stage 1.
• Ability to create engaging lessons.
• Commitment to child-centred education.

Responsibilities

• Teach and inspire Year 1 class.
• Support pupils in transition from EYFS to KS1.
• Create a warm and structured learning environment.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and parents.
• Assess progress and adapt teaching.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching in KS1

Strong classroom management

Creativity and enthusiasm

Commitment to inclusive education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 1 Teacher – Wakefield

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary: £130–£210 per day (paid weekly via PAYE)
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: November

We’re looking for a dedicated Year 1 Teacher to join a friendly Wakefield primary school. If you’re passionate about early learning and love helping children take those big first steps into Key Stage 1, this could be the perfect role for you.

Your role:

• Teach and inspire a Year 1 class, delivering creative and engaging lessons

• Support pupils as they transition from EYFS to KS1, building their confidence and independence

• Create a warm, structured environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn

• Work closely with teaching assistants, parents, and colleagues to give every child the best possible start

• Assess progress, celebrate success, and adapt teaching to meet individual needs

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Experience teaching in KS1 (Year 1 preferred)

• Strong classroom management and a nurturing approach

• Creativity, enthusiasm, and the ability to inspire young learners

• A commitment to inclusive, child-centred education

What you’ll get with Protocol Education:

• Weekly pay direct via PAYE – no umbrella deductions

• FREE access to our CPD Academy to keep developing your skills

• A supportive consultant who knows Wakefield schools well

• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent roles

Apply today and help make Year 1 a year full of confidence, curiosity, and progress for pupils in Wakefield.

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 Safe 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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