Year 1 Teacher | Primary Learning Community | Ely, Cambridgeshire

Marchant Recruitment; Ely; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a primary school in Ely, Cambridgeshire to appoint a Year 1 Class Teacher. The role involves leading a Year 1 class and delivering the Key Stage 1 curriculum with a focus on literacy, phonics and mathematics.

The successful candidate will hold QTS or an equivalent qualification, understand early primary development and phonics, and adapt teaching to diverse learning needs. Start date January 2027; salary MPS/UPS dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or equivalent.
• Understand early primary development and phonics teaching.
• Adapt teaching to suit different learning needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Year 1 class and deliver the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Plan engaging lessons in phonics, reading, writing and mathematics.
• Use practical activities to strengthen understanding and independence.
• Monitor progress through assessment and observation.
• Work closely with teaching assistants to provide targeted support.

Skills

QTS

Phonics

Literacy

Mathematics

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Role: Year 1 Class Teacher
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A primary school in Ely is seeking a Year 1 Teacher to support children as they move from Reception into more structured learning. The school is looking for a teacher who can build secure foundations in literacy and mathematics while maintaining an engaging, child-centred approach.

The Role

Lead a Year 1 class and deliver the Key Stage 1 curriculum.

Plan engaging lessons in phonics, reading, writing and mathematics.

Use practical activities to strengthen understanding and independence.

Monitor progress through assessment and observation.

Work closely with teaching assistants to provide targeted support.

The Candidate

Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Understands early primary development and phonics teaching.

Adapts teaching to suit different learning needs.

Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

The Environment

The school promotes a supportive transition into formal learning, with an emphasis on confidence, curiosity and progress. The successful teacher will work within a team committed to providing a strong start to Key Stage 1.