Year 1 Teacher – Primary School (Harrow) Contract: Fixed term until July 2026 (with potential for extension) About the Role Teach Now is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Year 1 Teacher to join a welcoming and community-focused primary school in Harrow. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and making a real difference in children’s early learning journeys. You’ll be joining a two-form entry school known for its strong sense of community, supportive leadership team, and commitment to staff wellbeing. The role offers the chance to teach in an environment where teamwork, professional growth, and innovation are celebrated. What the School Offers • Wellbeing & Support • A dedicated Wellbeing Team and an exceptionally supportive staff community. • Senior Leaders who regularly review workload and wellbeing — praised by Ofsted for their proactive approach. Professional Development • Weekly staff meetings every Monday after school focused on collaboration and pedagogy. • Regular INSET and training days to support professional growth and reflective practice. Planning & Curriculum • Shared planning time with your Year 1 partner (PPA release provided). • Flexible curriculum design using schemes such as Kapow — empowering teachers to be creative and adapt lessons to their pupils. • Streamlined marking policy focused on impact, not workload. Inclusion & Classroom Support • At least one dedicated support staff member per class, depending on pupil needs. • A truly inclusive ethos with tailored strategies to meet diverse learner needs. Resources & Technology • Interactive screens in every classroom and tablets for group learning. • Well-equipped ICT suite and access to a wide range of engaging educational software. The Ideal Candidate • A qualified primary teacher (QTS essential; ECTs welcome). • Passionate about KS1 learning, with the creativity to make lessons engaging and meaningful. • Reflective and collaborative — someone who values teamwork and continuous improvement. • Committed to contributing positively to a nurturing, inclusive school culture. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance