Job Description
New Directions Education are currently recruiting for a Year 1 Class Teacher to work in an exceptional, high-achieving primary school in Southport. This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged to apply and will receive high-quality mentoring and support.
The School:
• An Outstanding-rated school with a glowing Ofsted report highlighting its exceptional teaching, leadership, and pupil outcomes.
• A calm, well-structured environment with outstanding behaviour, where children are highly motivated and eager to learn.
• Low levels of SEND and pupil premium, with a strong cohort of high-achieving pupils who thrive on challenge and academic rigour.
The Role:
• Full-time teaching position in Year 1, delivering the KS1 curriculum with a strong focus on early reading, writing, and phonics.
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-paced lessons that stretch and support all learners to achieve their full potential.
• Create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment that promotes curiosity, independence, and confidence.
The Ideal Candidate:
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has recent experience teaching in Key Stage 1.
• Must have experience delivering Read Write Inc. phonics, with a clear understanding of its structure and approach.
• Demonstrates a strong grasp of early literacy and numeracy, with the ability to differentiate effectively for a range of abilities.
• Must be able to provide school-based references from within the last 5 years.
• Must be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS background check.
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 teaching roles
5. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
6. A network of branches across the UK
7. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
8. Recommend-a-friend scheme
9. 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 (formerly CRB) check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Liverpool branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.