Year 1 Teacher - Full-Time Or Part-Time

Supply Desk; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Year 1 teacher role at Supply Desk in Beaconsfield (HP9). The position is available as full-time or part-time, with a January 2027 start and MPS/UPS salary range of £34,398 to £52,490 per annum.

The school welcomes both early career teachers and experienced KS1 practitioners. The post focuses on delivering a broad KS1 curriculum, supporting phonics, early reading and maths, and preparing pupils for the Phonics Screening Check, while collaborating with teaching assistants and parents to build a

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in KS1 or Early Years
• Strong understanding of KS1 curriculum and phonics schemes
• Strong behaviour management and organisation
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• QTS – desirable

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging, well-differentiated lessons aligned with the KS1 national curriculum
• Develop early phonics, reading, writing and maths skills
• Prepare pupils for the Phonics Screening Check
• Assess progress and tailor teaching and interventions accordingly
• Support pupils of all abilities, including those with SEN
• Work closely with teaching assistants and the wider school team
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers

Skills

KS1 Curriculum

Phonics Knowledge

Behaviour Management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

QTS

Job description

Year 1 Teacher - Beaconsfield (HP9)

Full-Time or Part-Time | Primary School | January 2027 Start
MPS/UPS | £34,398 - £52,490 per annum

The school is happy to consider both full-time and part-time applicants, and welcomes Early Career Teachers as well as experienced Key Stage 1 practitioners.

About the Role

You will lead a Year 1 class through a broad, balanced curriculum, building a calm, stimulating classroom where young learners grow in confidence, independence and curiosity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and teaching engaging, well-differentiated lessons in line with the KS1 national curriculum
• Developing early phonics, reading, writing and maths skills
• Getting pupils ready for the Phonics Screening Check
• Assessing progress and using what you find to shape teaching and interventions
• Supporting pupils of all abilities, including those with SEN
• Working closely with teaching assistants and the wider school team
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers

What You’ll Bring

• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1 or Early Years
• A good understanding of the KS1 curriculum and phonics schemes
• Strong behaviour management and organisation
• A creative, nurturing teaching style
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• QTS - desirable

Nice to Have

• Recent experience in Year 1 or Year 2
• Knowledge of phonics programmes such as Read Write Inc or Letters and Sounds
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs

Why Apply?

• A friendly, supportive school community
• A well-resourced KS1 department
• Flexibility to work full-time or part-time
• Long-term stability from January
• Ongoing CPD and support

All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.