Year 1 Teacher | Permanent Roles | September Start | Leeds & Wakefield
Locations: Leeds & Wakefield
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS depending on experience
Tiny humans, big personalities, and a classroom full of curiosity. Sound like your kind of thing?
We’re working with welcoming primary schools across Leeds and Wakefield looking for Year 1 Teachers to join their teams this September. These schools are searching for teachers who can create calm routines, build confidence, and make learning feel exciting from day one.
What you’ll be doing:
* Teaching a settled and well-supported Year 1 class
* Delivering engaging phonics and early learning lessons
* Building positive relationships with pupils and families
* Working alongside supportive KS1 teams
* Helping children settle confidently into school life
Schools would love someone who:
* Holds UK QTS
* Has knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and phonics
* Brings warmth, structure, and creativity into the classroom
* Creates positive learning environments where children feel supported
Why these schools stand out:
* Permanent contracts from day one
* Supportive SLT and collaborative teams
* Opportunities for progression and development
* Friendly school communities with welcoming staffrooms
Permanent opportunities only ✨
Once you’re fully cleared for work, we’ll contact you regarding suitable permanent vacancies only. No day-to-day supply calls.
Protocol Education benefits:
* Weekly PAYE pay
* FREE online CPD Academy
* Dedicated consultant support
* Referral rewards scheme
* Opportunities across Leeds, Wakefield, and surrounding areas
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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