Year 1 Teacher

Flourish Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education professionals is seeking a Primary Teacher for a Year 1 class in Wolverhampton. This full-time role runs from January to July 2026, focusing on planning and delivering lessons, assessing students, and collaborating with teaching staff. Ideal candidates will have QTS and experience in classroom management. Competitive salary and various benefits offered, including a welcome bonus and ongoing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £223.62 per day

Holiday Pay – 12.07% accrued

Pension Contributions

Safeguarding and prevent duty training

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Free ongoing CPD opportunities

Up to £100 welcome to the team bonus

Qualifications

• QTS is required for this teaching role.
• Experience managing a classroom effectively will be beneficial.
• Collaboration with the Teaching Assistant is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, and mark students' work according to school policy.
• Deliver engaging and creative lessons to Year 1 students.
• Work alongside the teaching assistant to support students.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Confident in leading a classroom

Strong behaviour management

Effective collaboration with Teaching Assistant

Job description

Flourish Education is recruiting a primary teacher to work in a Year 1 class at a 1‑form entry primary school based in Wolverhampton.

Our client is looking to recruit a Key Stage 1 Teacher for full‑time, long‑term work from January 2026 to July 2026.

You will be expected to plan, assess and mark students' work in line with the school policy, deliver engaging and creative lessons, and work alongside the teaching assistant. Attendance at staff meetings is not required.

ECTs are encouraged to apply as well as experienced teachers. The client can support ECT years. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 am‑4:30 pm. Staff meeting on Wednesday.

Required skills and experience for this Primary Year 1 Teacher role

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• Confident in leading a classroom of children.
• Strong behaviour and classroom management.
• To be able to work effectively with the Teaching Assistant.

Working as a Primary Teacher for Flourish Education you will receive excellent benefits including:

• A competitive salary of up to £223.62 per day which equates to £43,607 based on working 5 days a week for the full school year.
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• Pension Contributions.
• KCSIE‑compliant safeguarding and prevent duty training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.
• Up to £100 welcome to the team bonus – paid automatically after working 10 days.
• Your own dedicated consultant who will spend time getting to know you to ensure you are placed in schools that you will thrive in.
• Free ongoing CPD opportunities.

This Wolverhampton school has good transport links from Newbridge, Dunstall Hill and Adersley. For those travelling by car, on‑site parking is available.

If you are interested in this Year 1 Teacher role, please get in touch with Hannah at Flourish Education. She is looking forward to hearing from you.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.