Year 1 Teacher

Experienced Year 1 teacher – WS10

Smile Education is currently recruiting for an experienced Year 1 teacher to join a primary school in the WS10 area.
We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic and experienced teacher who can provide high-quality teaching while creating a positive, engaging and supportive learning environment for young pupils.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Key Stage 1 teacher who is confident teaching Year 1 and is looking for a new opportunity within a supportive primary school.

As the Year 1 teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons while supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development. You will be expected to create a positive classroom environment where children feel supported, encouraged and motivated to learn.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate lessons across the Year 1 curriculum
• Supporting pupils across all areas of their learning and development
• Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
• Differentiating lessons to meet the needs and abilities of individual pupils
• Assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching accordingly
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, learning and progress
• Supporting pupils' social and emotional development
• Building positive relationships with pupils and creating a strong classroom culture
• Working effectively with teaching assistants and other members of staff
• Contributing to assessment and record keeping
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and parents/carers where required
• Supporting pupils to become confident and independent learners
• Identifying where pupils may require additional support and adapting your teaching accordingly
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging children to take pride in their learning

We are looking for an experienced primary teacher who is confident teaching Key Stage 1 and understands the needs of children in Year 1.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Qualified to teach in the UK
• Experienced teaching within Key Stage 1
• Ideally experienced specifically within Year 1
• Confident with planning, assessment and classroom management
• Able to differentiate learning effectively
• Creative, engaging and enthusiastic
• Calm, organised and reliable
• Able to build strong and positive relationships with pupils
• Confident managing classroom behaviour
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider school team
• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential
• Committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment

Previous experience teaching Year 1 is highly desirable, as the school is looking for someone who can confidently step into the role and make a positive contribution from the outset.

Why work with Smile Education?

• Access to a wide range of local primary school opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Support throughout your placement
• Opportunities for short-term and long-term positions
• Access to further teaching opportunities across the local area
• Support with finding future teaching opportunities that match your experience and preferences

If you are an experienced Year 1 teacher looking for your next opportunity in the WS10 area, we would love to hear from you.

Location: WS10
Year group: Year 1
Role: Experienced primary teacher

Apply now to register with Smile Education and discuss this opportunity.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.