Year 1 Teacher

Step Teachers; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to join a dedicated Key Stage 1 team. This role is crucial in providing a supportive transition from Early Years to Key Stage 1, ensuring a smooth and engaging classroom experience for young learners. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning high-quality lessons, delivering effective phonics instruction, and fostering a positive classroom culture that promotes wellbeing and curiosity. With a commitment to nurturing teachers and exclusive relationships with schools, this opportunity offers a rewarding environment for professional growth and impact.

Benefits

Weekly pay processed through PAYE

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive well-being services

Referral bonus (Amazon voucher)

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of EYFS and Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Warm, inclusive, and reflective teaching style.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Year 1 curriculum.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting teaching as needed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Behaviour Management

Phonics Teaching

Curriculum Planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We are seeking a nurturing, enthusiastic and creative Year 1 Teacher to join a Key Stage 1 team. This is a vital stage in children’s education, building on their Early Years experiences and laying strong foundations for future learning. We are looking for someone who can provide a smooth and supportive transition from the EYFS to KS1 while creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a Year 1 Teacher:

1. Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned with the Year 1 curriculum.
2. Support pupils' transition from play-based learning to more structured classroom routines.
3. Deliver effective phonics teaching and support early literacy and numeracy.
4. Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs.
5. Create a positive classroom culture that supports wellbeing, independence and curiosity.

Ideal Year 1 Teacher:

1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
2. A strong understanding of the EYFS and Key Stage 1 curriculum.
3. Excellent communication and behaviour management skills as a Year 1 Teacher.
4. A warm, inclusive and reflective teaching style.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers.

Benefits:

1. Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE.
2. Access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more.
3. Comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services.

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