Job Description
A small one-form entry primary school in Warrington is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This role offers the opportunity to secure a permanent contract for the right candidate.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take responsibility for a Year 1 class within a supportive and close-knit school community. The school serves a community with high levels of pupil premium, and staff are committed to providing a nurturing environment where all pupils are supported to succeed. Parents are highly supportive of the school, and strong relationships between staff and families are a key part of the school’s ethos.
Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged to apply, and the school provides strong mentoring and professional development to support teachers at the start of their careers.
The Role
• Full classroom responsibility for a Year 1 class
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum
• Deliver high-quality phonics teaching and support pupils developing early reading skills
The Ideal Candidate
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1 (Year 1 experience desirable)
• ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply
• Strong understanding of early reading and phonics development
• Experience with Read Write Inc. Phonics is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided
Requirements
• References covering the last 5 years
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
1. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
2. Regular and varied supply work
3. Competitive rates of pay
4. Potential long-term roles
5. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
6. A network of branches across the UK
7. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
8. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
9. Recommend-a-friend scheme
10. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Warrington branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.