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An accomplished Independent School in Peterborough is looking for a creative and reflective Year 1 Teacher to join its KS1 phase on a Full-Time contract from January 2026. This Year 1 Teacher role at the Independent School offers small class sizes, strong pastoral care and bespoke CPD. The successful Year 1 Teacher will take part in pre-term planning before January 2026, attend a comprehensive induction in January 2026, and be fully teaching from January 2026 as a Full-Time Year 1 Teacher. The Independent School will provide mentoring and detailed curriculum support once the Year 1 Teacher starts in January 2026.
• Year 1 Teacher — Full-Time position with a January 2026 start
• Independent School in Peterborough seeks an inspiring Year 1 Teacher
• Year 1 Teacher to join a small-class, well-resourced KS1 team — January 2026 start
School snapshot (Independent School)
• Small-class Independent School in Peterborough with specialist KS1 spaces — ideal for a Year 1 Teacher.
• High staff-to-pupil ratios and excellent resources to support the Year 1 Teacher.
• A collaborative leadership team that supports the Year 1 Teacher with coaching from January 2026 and beyond.
(Year 1 Teacher) Responsibilities
The Year 1 Teacher will plan and deliver daily systematic phonics, guided reading and engaging writing units. The Year 1 Teacher will teach number and problem-solving, use formative assessment to identify gaps and run targeted interventions. As Year 1 Teacher, you will work closely with parents, contribute to enrichment activities and support transition from Reception into Year 1. The Year 1 Teacher will begin planning before January 2026, attend the induction week in January 2026, and be in post from January 2026 as a committed Full-Time Year 1 Teacher.
(Year 1 Teacher) Requirements & profile
We seek a Year 1 Teacher with QTS (or equivalent), strong KS1 experience and confident phonics practice. The Year 1 Teacher should be organised, creative and able to model excellent interactions. This Independent School expects the Year 1 Teacher to be proactive in planning for the January 2026 start, and to engage in mentoring and CPD provided from January 2026.
Contract & start
This is a Full-Time Year 1 Teacher vacancy beginning January 2026. The Independent School will run a structured induction in January 2026 and continue professional support after January 2026 to ensure the Year 1 Teacher flourishes.
To be considered for this Year 1 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.