Job Title: Year 1 Teacher Location: Shirley, Solihull Start Date: ASAP / After Easter Contract: Full-time Rate: £160- £223.63 per day (dependent on experience) Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, is delighted to be working with a welcoming and ambitious primary school in the Shirley area of Solihull to appoint an experienced Year 1 Teacher. The school is seeking a confident practitioner with strong knowledge of Read Write Inc. phonics, excellent classroom practice, and outstanding behaviour‑management skills. This is a full-time, full‑responsibility role, including planning, assessment, and delivering high‑quality teaching to support pupils' progress across Year 1. The position will run from after Easter until the end of the summer term, with the potential to continue into the next academic year for the right candidate. The school is NOT accepting ECT applications. They require a skilled, knowledgeable teacher who can confidently hit the ground running and be able to manage behaviour effectively. The Ideal Candidate Will: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Have proven experience teaching in Key Stage 1, specifically Year 1. Have excellent working knowledge of Read Write Inc. (RWI) and be confident delivering high‑quality phonics sessions. Demonstrate exceptional behaviour‑management skills, creating a calm and engaging learning environment. Bring a warm, energetic, child‑centred approach, always striving for the best outcomes for every pupil. Be able to deliver engaging, well‑structured lessons that meet curriculum expectations and support children's academic and emotional development. Work effectively as part of a collaborative team, with strong communication and organisational skills. Show dedication, reliability, and a willingness to go the extra mile as part of a supportive school community. Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy free Safeguarding training refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.