Year 1 Teacher - Full-Time or Part-Time

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

Job summary

Supply Desk is supporting a warm, welcoming primary school in Beaconsfield to recruit a Year 1 Teacher from January 2027. The post is available full-time or part-time.

You will lead a Year 1 class through a broad KS1 curriculum, developing phonics, reading, writing and maths while building a calm, nurturing classroom.

You will assess progress, tailor lessons to learners’ needs, support pupils including those with SEN, work with teaching assistants and communicate with parents.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1 or Early Years.
• Understanding KS1 curriculum and phonics schemes.
• Strong behaviour management and organisation.
• Creative, nurturing teaching style.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering differentiated lessons in line with the KS1 national curriculum.
• Developing phonics, reading, writing and maths skills.
• Preparing pupils for the Phonics Screening Check.
• Assessing progress and using findings to shape teaching and interventions.
• Supporting pupils including those with SEN.
• Working closely with teaching assistants and the wider school team.
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

KS1 teaching

Phonics knowledge

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Education

QTS desirable

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

Love that moment when phonics finally clicks for a five-year-old? Supply Desk is supporting a warm, welcoming primary school in Beaconsfield that is looking for a Year 1 Teacher to join the team from January.

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