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A warm, well-resourced Richmond primary is seeking an enthusiastic and reflective Year 1 Teacher to join KS1 on a Full-Time basis from January 2026. The successful Year 1 Teacher will be invited to pre-term planning before January 2026, will attend induction in January 2026, and will teach from January 2026 as the Year 1 Teacher. This Full-Time Year 1 Teacher post is perfect for a teacher who loves systematic phonics, early reading and practical, play-informed learning.
• Year 1 Teacher — Full-Time role with a January 2026 start.
• Year 1 Teacher to join a friendly Richmond primary — planning and induction begin January 2026.
• This Year 1 Teacher will receive targeted CPD and mentor support from January 2026.
School snapshot
• Good-rated Richmond school with strong parental engagement and well-resourced KS1 classrooms to support the Year 1 Teacher.
• Experienced phase leaders who will mentor and coach the Year 1 Teacher from the induction in January 2026.
• Protected planning time and a clear CPD pathway beginning in January 2026 to help the Year 1 Teacher develop professionally.
Year 1 Teacher Responsibilities
The Year 1 Teacher will: deliver high-quality systematic phonics as the Year 1 Teacher; run guided reading, writing and early maths sessions as the Year 1 Teacher; design purposeful continuous provision and use formative assessment to personalise learning as the Year 1 Teacher. The Year 1 Teacher will run small-group interventions, lead parental meetings and contribute to moderation activities scheduled around January 2026. The Year 1 Teacher will be preparing resources prior to January 2026 and will be in class from January 2026 as a Full-Time Year 1 Teacher.
Year 1 Teacher Requirements
We are seeking a Year 1 Teacher with QTS (or equivalent), secure KS1 experience and strong phonics delivery. The Year 1 Teacher should be calm, organised and committed to inclusive practice. The Year 1 Teacher must be available for pre-term planning before January 2026, induction in January 2026, and a Full-Time start from January 2026.
Why apply? This Full-Time Year 1 Teacher vacancy starting January 2026 offers a supportive staff culture, high-quality resources and clear opportunities for professional progression. If you are a Year 1 Teacher excited to join a Richmond team in January 2026, please apply.
To be considered for this Year 1 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.