Year 1 Teacher - Phonics

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

Job summary

Academics Ltd is assisting a highly regarded primary school in the London Borough of Bexley to recruit a Year 1 Teacher for a 12-month fixed-term contract starting November 2026. The school is a supportive, two-form entry setting with strong values on staff wellbeing and professional development.

The role focuses on delivering phonics with a recognised scheme and ensuring excellent pupil outcomes. Applications welcome from teachers at all career stages who are committed to high-quality teaching.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, creative lessons and high-quality phonics teaching for Year 1 pupils.
• Collaborate with a two-form entry team and contribute to shared planning.
• Assess pupil progress and support learning outcomes across the year group.

Skills

QTS

KS1 experience

Phonics delivery

Team collaboration

Job description

Year 1 Teacher - Fixed-Term (12 Months)

Bexley November 2026 Start MPS (Outer London)

Academics is assisting a highly regarded primary school in the London Borough of Bexley to recruit an enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to join their dedicated team on a 12-month fixed-term contract from November 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive, two-form entry primary school with a strong reputation for nurturing both pupils and staff. The leadership team is committed to creating a positive working environment where collaboration, professional development and staff wellbeing are genuinely valued.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher looking for an outstanding first teaching post or an experienced practitioner seeking a fresh challenge, applications are welcomed from teachers at all stages of their career.

The Role

As the Year 1 Class Teacher, you will deliver engaging, creative lessons that inspire children to become confident and successful learners. A key element of the role will be delivering high-quality phonics teaching, so experience of teaching phonics is essential. The school welcomes experience with any recognised systematic synthetic phonics programme, including Little Wandle, Read Write Inc., Sounds-Write, Jolly Phonics or similar.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching within Key Stage 1 or demonstrate strong knowledge of the Year 1 curriculum.
• Have experience delivering phonics using a recognised phonics scheme.
• Be committed to achieving excellent outcomes for all pupils.
• Be a reflective practitioner with high expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Thrive as part of a collaborative and supportive team.

In Return, the School Offers:

• A well-respected and inclusive primary school with an excellent reputation in the local community.
• A supportive and approachable senior leadership team.
• A collaborative two-form entry structure with shared planning and strong peer support.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming school culture where staff wellbeing is a genuine priority.

If you are looking for a school where you will be supported to thrive professionally while making a meaningful difference to children's learning, we would love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.