Year 1 Teacher- Leeds, LS18- Immediate Start

Castle Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Competitive rates of pay

Opportunities across multiple schools

Ongoing recruitment support

Job summary

Castle Education is seeking enthusiastic Year 1 teachers to cover vacancies across welcoming primary schools in Leeds. Roles range from full-time to part-time with immediate starts and flexible opportunities to build your teaching career.

You will plan and deliver KS1 lessons, support transitions from Reception to Year 1, and help develop early reading and phonics skills in a positive classroom environment. Competitive rates and ongoing recruitment support offered.

Qualifications

• QTS and experience in primary settings.
• Experience teaching Year 1 / Key Stage 1 desirable.
• Strong phonics and early reading knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Year 1 lessons aligned with KS1.
• Support pupils transitioning from Reception to Year 1.
• Develop reading, writing and numeracy skills and phonics sessions.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt lessons to learner needs.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and school staff.

Skills

QTS

KS1 experience

Phonics knowledge

Classroom management

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young learners develop and thrive during an important stage of their education? We are looking for enthusiastic, creative and dedicated Year 1 Teachers to work across a range of welcoming primary schools in Leeds. Whether you’re looking for flexibility, new experiences or the opportunity to develop your teaching career, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: Leeds
Hours: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Start Date: Immediate starts available

The Role

As a Year 1 Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging and creative lessons in line with the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Supporting pupils with their transition from Reception into Year 1.
• Developing children’s reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• Delivering phonics sessions and supporting early reading development.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Working closely with teaching assistants and other school staff to support children’s development.

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• Experience teaching Year 1 or within Key Stage 1 (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of phonics and early reading development.
• Confident classroom management and lesson planning skills.
• A patient, nurturing and enthusiastic approach to teaching young children.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to work across a variety of welcoming primary schools.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• The chance to gain experience across different year groups and settings.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team.

Supply teaching is an excellent way to gain valuable experience in different school environments, allowing you to explore a variety of settings, develop your teaching skills and discover which schools and year groups are the right fit for you before settling into a permanent position.

Help pupils grow, achieve and reach their potential with Castle Education!