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Are you a passionate Year 1 Teacher seeking a stimulating KS1 role from January 2026? Would you like to work in a Manchester school that values strong early literacy and number foundations, alongside nurturing children's personal development?
Wayman Education is working with a friendly primary school in Manchester to recruit a committed Year 1 Teacher. The successful Year 1 Teacher will teach a structured phonics programme, deliver guided reading and design meaningful maths activities that develop number sense. This Year 1 Teacher will also work with parents to support learning at home and will take part in cross-phase transition planning. The appointment will begin January 2026, with induction and preparation sessions run in the weeks before January 2026.
Position details
* Role: Year 1 Teacher — Manchester
* Start date: January 2026
* Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Role overview
The Year 1 Teacher will plan progressive daily lessons that secure strong early reading and number fluency, use assessment to tailor support, and lead small groups to close gaps quickly. The Year 1 Teacher will collaborate with the EYFS and KS1 teams to ensure continuity of provision and to support children’s social and emotional learning across Manchester.
Key responsibilities
* Plan and deliver sequenced Year 1 lessons that prioritise phonics, early reading and number.
* Assess learning effectively and run targeted interventions to accelerate progress.
* Work with support staff to scaffold activities and to monitor attainment across the cohort.
* Engage with families to report on progress and to encourage home-school learning partnerships.
* Contribute to whole-school events, safeguarding and pastoral systems.
Person specification
* Qualified teacher with experience in early years/KS1 and secure phonics expertise.
* Organised, reflective and effective at building positive classroom routines and relationships.
* Committed to working in Manchester and ready to start January 2026 with induction provided beforehand.
To be considered for this Year 1 Teacher position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.