We are seeking a kind, creative, and dedicated Year 1 Teacher to join a welcoming Key Stage 1 team. This role is ideal for a practitioner who understands the importance of a smooth transition from EYFS and can provide a nurturing, structured environment to support children's continued growth and development. Beginning September 2025.
Whether you're an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher with strong KS1 knowledge, we would love to hear from you!
Duties as a Year 1 Class Teacher:
* Deliver engaging and well-paced lessons tailored to the needs of Year 1 pupils.
* Build on the foundations laid in Reception, ensuring a smooth and supportive transition into Key Stage 1.
* Deliver high-quality phonics teaching and early reading development.
* Assess pupils regularly and adapt planning to meet their needs.
* Promote curiosity, independence, and positive learning behaviours.
Ideal Year 1 Teacher:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* A good understanding of the Year 1 curriculum and transition from EYFS.
* Experience or interest in delivering phonics (e.g. Little Wandle, RWI, Letters &; Sounds).
* A warm, calm and inclusive teaching style.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with families and colleagues as a Year 1 Teacher.
Why Step Teachers?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment &; Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
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