Are you a passionate and dedicated educator ready to inspire young minds? We are seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to join our vibrant and supportive school community. Location: Padiham Start Date: Monday 5 th January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time Salary: Dependent on experience About the Role As our new Year 1 Teacher, you will: Deliver engaging and creative lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers Contribute to the wider life of the school What We’re Looking For Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experience teaching in KS1 (Year 1 preferred) Strong understanding of child development and early learning strategies Excellent communication and organisational skills A warm, caring approach and a genuine passion for teaching We Offer A welcoming and inclusive school community Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities Well-resourced classrooms and outdoor learning spaces Opportunities to innovate and grow in your teaching practice Ready to Apply? Please send your CV, outlining all your teaching experience. 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.