Year 1 Teacher - Warrington

Teaching Personnel; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Year 1 Teacher to join a primary school in Warrington. The successful candidate will support pupils at the start of their Key Stage 1 journey, fostering essential skills and a love for learning. They must have QTS, relevant experience, and a commitment to creating a safe and engaging classroom environment. The position offers a full-time temporary contract with a potential for permanence.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Access to professional development

Qualifications

• QTS and relevant experience across Key Stage 1, preferably Year 1.
• Current enhanced DBS or willingness to apply for one.
• Ability to create a safe and supportive classroom.
• Strong understanding of the Year 1 curriculum.
• Excellent communication skills for positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils at the start of their Key Stage 1 journey.
• Help develop essential skills, confidence, and a love for learning.

Skills

QTS and relevant experience

Enhanced DBS

Safe classroom creation

Understanding of Year 1 curriculum

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Year 1 Teacher – Warrington
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary (with potential to become permanent)
Salary: Pay-To-Scale, Dependant on experience

A primary school in the Warrington area with a positive and encouraging learning environment is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Year 1 Teacher to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils at the very start of their Key Stage 1 journey, helping them develop essential skills, confidence, and a love for learning in a warm and structured environment.

Qualifications

• A candidate with QTS and relevant experience across Key Stage 1 (Year 1 experience highly desirable).
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one, which can be done through Teaching Personnel).
• Ability to create a safe, engaging, and supportive classroom that promotes both academic and emotional development.
• Strong understanding of the Year 1 curriculum, including phonics, early literacy, and numeracy.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.

What we can offer

• A supportive and inclusive school environment with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and early development.
• A dedicated recruitment consultant to guide you through the registration process and provide ongoing support.
• Curious and enthusiastic pupils who respond well to encouragement and praise.
• Access to high-quality professional development through CPD Academy.

How to apply

If you’re passionate about shaping the early educational experiences of Year 1 pupils and making a lasting impact, please send over your updated CV or contact our Wigan and Warrington branch on 01942 355 059 for further details.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.