Location: Kent.
Start Date: September 2025.
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
The Opportunity:
A warm and welcoming primary school in Kent is seeking a passionate and dedicated Year 1 Teacher to join their team in September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the early years of a child’s educational journey, creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will work closely with a supportive team to deliver outstanding lessons, ensuring that each child receives the attention and care they need to flourish academically and socially. This is a chance to join a community-focused school that places a strong emphasis on creativity, emotional well-being, and academic success.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, prepare, and deliver dynamic and engaging lessons in line with the Year 1 National Curriculum, focusing on academic development and social skills.
* Use a variety of assessment techniques to track student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback to support their ongoing development.
* Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to achieve their best.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, and school leaders to ensure a consistent and high-quality approach to teaching and learning.
* Build strong relationships with parents and carers, keeping them informed about their child’s progress and well-being.
* Contribute to the wider life of the school by participating in extracurricular activities, school events, and professional development opportunities.
Person Specification:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
* Strong understanding of the Year 1 curriculum, with experience in delivering creative and engaging lessons.
* Proven ability to assess and track student progress, tailoring teaching to meet the diverse needs of the class.
* Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to create a focused and positive learning environment.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
* A passion for teaching, a commitment to ongoing professional development, and a dedication to student success.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate educator to make a meaningful impact within a welcoming and forward-looking school. Applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers (ECTs) are warmly welcomed.
To express your interest or to find out more about the school and the role, please get in touch