Year 1 Teacher

Smile Education; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Placement support

Short-term & long-term roles

Future teaching opportunities

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking an experienced Year 1 teacher for a primary school in the WS10 area. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons while supporting pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.

The ideal candidate is UK-qualified with KS1/Year 1 experience and can differentiate learning, assess progress, and work collaboratively with staff and parents. Location: WS10; Role: Experienced Year 1 teacher.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach in the UK.
• Experience teaching KS1 and Year 1.
• Able to differentiate learning effectively.
• Calm, organised and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Year 1 lessons.
• Support pupils across learning and development.
• Differentiate lessons to meet pupil needs.
• Assess pupil progress and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and progress.
• Support social and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and colleagues.
• Contribute to assessment and record keeping.
• Communicate with colleagues and parents as required.

Skills

Year 1 experience

UK teaching qualification

Planning

Assessment

Differentiation

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Engaging teaching

Education

QTS (UK)

Job description

Experienced Year 1 teacher – WS10

Smile Education is currently recruiting for an experienced Year 1 teacher to join a primary school in the WS10 area.

We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic and experienced teacher who can provide high-quality teaching while creating a positive, engaging and supportive learning environment for young pupils.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Key Stage 1 teacher who is confident teaching Year 1 and is looking for a new opportunity within a supportive primary school.

As the Year 1 teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons while supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development. You will be expected to create a positive classroom environment where children feel supported, encouraged and motivated to learn.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate lessons across the Year 1 curriculum
• Supporting pupils across all areas of their learning and development
• Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
• Differentiating lessons to meet the needs and abilities of individual pupils
• Assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching accordingly
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, learning and progress
• Supporting pupils' social and emotional development
• Building positive relationships with pupils and creating a strong classroom culture
• Working effectively with teaching assistants and other members of staff
• Contributing to assessment and record keeping
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and parents/carers where required
• Supporting pupils to become confident and independent learners
• Identifying where pupils may require additional support and adapting your teaching accordingly
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging children to take pride in their learning

We are looking for an experienced primary teacher who is confident teaching Key Stage 1 and understands the needs of children in Year 1.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Qualified to teach in the UK
• Experienced teaching within Key Stage 1
• Ideally experienced specifically within Year 1
• Confident with planning, assessment and classroom management
• Able to differentiate learning effectively
• Creative, engaging and enthusiastic
• Calm, organised and reliable
• Able to build strong and positive relationships with pupils
• Confident managing classroom behaviour
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider school team
• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential
• Committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

Previous experience teaching Year 1 is highly desirable, as the school is looking for someone who can confidently step into the role and make a positive contribution from the outset.

Why work with Smile Education?

• Access to a wide range of local primary school opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Support throughout your placement
• Opportunities for short-term and long-term positions
• Access to further teaching opportunities across the local area
• Support with finding future teaching opportunities that match your experience and preferences

Location: WS10

Year group: Year 1

Role: Experienced primary teacher

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