A well-regarded Manchester primary is seeking a creative, organised Year 1 Teacher to lead a lively Year 1 class from January 2026. The successful Year 1 Teacher will be invited to collaborative planning before January 2026, will attend a supported induction in January 2026, and will be in-class teaching from January 2026. This Year 1 Teacher role suits someone who loves phonics, guided reading and practical maths and who will model excellent Early Years → KS1 transition practice as the Year 1 Teacher. • Year 1 Teacher - Full-Time vacancy available with a January 2026 start. • Year 1 Teacher to join a friendly Manchester primary - pre-term planning and induction begin January 2026. • Year 1 Teacher will receive bespoke CPD and mentor support from January 2026. School snapshot • Thriving Manchester community school with strong pastoral systems to support the Year 1 Teacher. • Experienced teaching assistants and well-resourced Early Years areas for the Year 1 Teacher. • A clear CPD offer and coaching programme for each Year 1 Teacher beginning in January 2026. Year 1 Teacher Responsibilities The Year 1 Teacher will: plan and deliver systematic phonics sessions as the Year 1 Teacher; lead guided reading and shared writing as the Year 1 Teacher; design practical maths lessons and run timely interventions as the Year 1 Teacher; assess progress, communicate outcomes to families and lead transition work as the Year 1 Teacher. The Year 1 Teacher will prepare resources ahead of January 2026, attend induction in January 2026, and teach from January 2026. Year 1 Teacher Requirements We are seeking a Year 1 Teacher with QTS (or equivalent), secure KS1 practice and confident phonics delivery. The Year 1 Teacher should be reflective, organised and able to build positive relationships. Availability for pre-term planning before January 2026, induction in January 2026, and a full-time start in January 2026 is essential for the Year 1 Teacher. Why join? This Year 1 Teacher post starting January 2026 offers supportive leadership, protected planning and the chance to make a measurable difference to pupils’ first formal year. If you are a positive, evidence-informed Year 1 Teacher who can start in January 2026, we’d love to hear from you. To be considered for this Year 1 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.