Year 1 Teacher: Nurturing Confidence & KS1 Growth

Justteachers Ltd; Hemsby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. are partnering with a welcoming primary school in Hemsby to recruit a Year 1 Teacher for a full-time position with an immediate start.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver high-quality lessons across the Year 1 curriculum, supporting pupils with varying abilities while guiding them through the transition into Key Stage 1. A passion for creating a nurturing learning environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching within a primary school setting.
• Experience teaching Key Stage 1, ideally Year 1.
• Strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Knowledge of phonics, early reading, writing and mathematics.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Strong classroom management and calm, consistent approach to behaviour.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, organised and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and well-structured lessons across the Year 1 curriculum.
• Provide high-quality teaching that meets the individual needs, abilities and learning styles of all pupils.
• Support pupils with the transition into Key Stage 1 and develop their independence and confidence.
• Teach core areas including phonics, early reading, writing and mathematics.
• Establish a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.
• Use a range of engaging teaching strategies and resources to motivate pupils.
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress, identifying areas for development and celebrating achievements.
• Adapt teaching and learning activities to provide appropriate support and challenge.
• Develop pupils’ literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Encourage pupils to develop resilience, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.
• Manage behaviour effectively using a calm, consistent and positive approach.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other members of the school team.
• Contribute to planning, assessment and the wider life of the school.
• Maintain high expectations of pupil achievement, behaviour and personal development.
• Promote safeguarding and the welfare of all pupils at all times.

Skills

Phonics

Early reading

Literacy

Numeracy

Classroom management

Communication

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Justteachers Ltd. are partnering with a welcoming primary school in Hemsby to recruit a Year 1 Teacher for a full-time position with an immediate start.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver high-quality lessons across the Year 1 curriculum, supporting pupils with varying abilities while guiding them through the transition into Key Stage 1. A passion for creating a nurturing learning environment is essential.