Year 1 Teacher

American Marketing Association; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wigan is recruiting for a Year 1 Teacher for a long-term role starting in September 2025. Candidates should have previous KS1 teaching experience and strong behaviour management skills. The position involves teaching and guiding students through the curriculum while maintaining classroom standards. Excellent support and training will be provided. Pay rates are very competitive.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Wellbeing support

Free Lesson Plans

24/7 access to your personal consultant

Training support sessions

Qualifications

• Previous KS1 teaching experience is essential.
• Confidence in delivering the Phonics scheme Essential Letters and Sounds.
• Strong behaviour management capabilities are critical.

Responsibilities

• Teach and ensure children complete their work.
• Guide students through the curriculum and manage behaviour.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.

Skills

KS1 teaching experience

Behaviour management skills

Delivery of Phonics scheme

Organisational skills

Good communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Year 1 Teacher – We are recruiting for a Year 1 Teacher for a Primary School in Wigan (WN3) to work on a long-term basis starting Sept 2025. The Year 1 Teacher role is to start immediately - Dec 2025. There are 28 children in the class and one full-time TA working on a one-to-one basis with an SEND child. The school would like someone who has previous KS1 teaching experience and good behaviour management skills. They are looking for someone who is also confident to deliver the Phonics scheme Essential Letters and Sounds.

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Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay
• Wellbeing support
• Free Lesson Plans
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant
• Training support sessions
• And so much more.

Your role & responsibilities

• Teaching the children in class, ensuring they complete their work
• Guiding students through the curriculum, marking work, setting home learning tasks
• Managing behaviour
• Upholding school's behaviour and safeguarding policies
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons
• You must have relevant experience teaching pupils
• Hold QTS
• Knowledge of the national curriculum
• Be passionate and understanding
• Have confidence in managing classes of pupils
• Excellent organisational skills to keep on top of marking and lesson planning
• Good communication skills