Job Description
The Role
A well-established and welcoming primary school in Barnet 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 Barnet 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.