Year 1 Teacher - 12-Month Fixed Term, Phonics Focus

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd are helping a highly regarded primary school in the London Borough of Bexley recruit a Year 1 Teacher on a 12-month fixed-term contract from November 2026. This two-form entry school values collaboration, professional development and staff wellbeing.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging Year 1 lessons with a strong focus on phonics, using a recognised system such as Little Wandle or Read Write Inc. QTS and KS1 experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Key Stage 1 or Year 1 curriculum knowledge.
• Experience delivering phonics using a recognised phonics scheme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, creative Year 1 lessons.
• Deliver high-quality phonics teaching using a recognised programme.
• Collaborate with two-form entry team and share planning.

Skills

Phonics teaching

Collaborative team

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

KS1 experience

Job description

Academics Ltd are helping a highly regarded primary school in the London Borough of Bexley recruit a Year 1 Teacher on a 12-month fixed-term contract from November 2026. This two-form entry school values collaboration, professional development and staff wellbeing.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging Year 1 lessons with a strong focus on phonics, using a recognised system such as Little Wandle or Read Write Inc. QTS and KS1 experience are essential.