Primary teacher - key stage 1

Job Description

The Role

A well-established and welcoming primary school in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Key Stage 1 Teacher to take on a Year 1 class from September 2026.

This is a full-time, long-term position with strong potential to become permanent. The school has a supportive leadership team, well-behaved pupils, and a collaborative staff culture.

This role is ideal for a teacher who is confident delivering the KS1 curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and creative lessons for a Year 1 class
• Assess and track pupil progress in line with KS1 expectations
• Support pupils’ academic and social development
• Differentiate lessons to meet a range of abilities
• Maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Work closely with teaching assistants and year group colleagues

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has recent experience teaching in Key Stage 1 (ideally Year 1)
• Demonstrates strong classroom and behaviour management
• Has a solid understanding of the KS1 curriculum and phonics
• Is enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to pupil progress

Desirable

• Experience with phonics schemes (e.g. Read Write Inc, Letters and Sounds)
• Experience preparing pupils for KS1 assessments
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs (SEN)

What the School Offers

• Supportive and approachable leadership team
• Well-resourced classrooms
• Positive working environment
• Opportunities for long-term progression

Apply Now

If you are a Key Stage 1 Teacher looking for a long-term role in Welwyn Garden City from September, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for more information.

About Certus Education

Certus Education is a specialist education recruitment agency working with primary, secondary, and SEN schools across London.

We take a personalised and consultative approach, matching teachers with roles that suit their experience and career goals while supporting them throughout the recruitment process.