Year 1 Teacher

Step Teachers; Witney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella)

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Job summary

Step Teachers are recruiting a Year 1 Teacher for a full-time maternity cover at a welcoming primary school in Witney. The role runs from 22 February 2027 to 20 July 2027, with full teaching responsibilities including planning, assessment and reporting.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS, have KS1 experience, strong phonics knowledge and excellent classroom and behaviour management. You will work closely with staff, parents and the wider community.

Qualifications

• QTS with KS1 experience and strong phonics knowledge.
• Proven ability to plan, deliver and assess Year 1 lessons.
• Excellent behaviour management and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Full planning, preparation and assessment duties for Year 1.
• Deliver engaging lessons and monitor pupil progress.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and the school community.

Skills

QTS

KS1 experience

Year 1 curriculum

Phonics knowledge

Classroom management

Relationship building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 1 Teacher

A welcoming primary school is seeking an enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to join their team for a full-time maternity cover position from 22nd February 2027 until 20th July 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated teacher to take full responsibility for a Year 1 class, delivering high-quality teaching and ensuring pupils continue to make strong progress during this important stage of their education.

The Role

• Year 1 Teacher
• Full-time maternity cover
• 22nd February 2027 to 20th July 2027
• Full teacher responsibilities, including planning, preparation, assessment and reporting
• Delivering engaging and creative lessons across the Year 1 curriculum
• Monitoring pupil progress and supporting attainment
• Working closely with colleagues, parents and the wider school community

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within Key Stage 1
• Strong understanding of the Year 1 curriculum and phonics
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Organised, proactive and committed to high standards
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents

The School

This is a friendly and supportive primary school catering for children aged 4-11. Inspectors judged the school's Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision as Good at the most recent inspection.

The school provides a positive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their best and staff work collaboratively to support excellent outcomes for all children.

If you are a committed KS1 teacher looking for a rewarding maternity cover opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Why Class Act?

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.

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