Year 1 TeacherStart Date: January 2026Location: Wandsworth, LondonFull/Part-time: Full-timeSalary: M1 – UPS3 (depending on experience)
About the Role/School
Teach Plus is delighted to be recruiting for a Year 1 Teacher to join a welcoming, inclusive, two-form entry primary school located in the heart of Wandsworth. This thriving school is dedicated to delivering high-quality education through engaging, creative, and memorable learning experiences.
As a Year 1 Teacher, you will play a vital role in helping every child reach their full potential through a rich and balanced curriculum that blends core academic subjects with music, art, drama, forest school, and physical education. The school’s ethos is built upon strong values of kindness, safety, and ambition, encouraging all pupils to grow into confident, independent learners.
The school fosters a genuine sense of community, promoting close collaboration between home and school. As a Year 1 Teacher, you’ll join a team of passionate educators and supportive leaders who believe that every voice deserves to be heard and every achievement celebrated.
Job Responsibilities
As a Year 1 Teacher, your key responsibilities will include:
Planning and delivering engaging and creative lessons tailored to the needs of all pupils.
Creating a nurturing, stimulating, and safe classroom environment.
Assessing, tracking, and supporting pupils’ academic and personal development.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, and parents to ensure pupil success.
Promoting positive behaviour, inclusivity, and the school’s core values.
Contributing to the wider life of the school through enrichment and community activities.
This Year 1 Teacher role is perfect for an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about early learning, committed to high standards, and eager to inspire young minds.
Qualifications/Experience
To be considered for the Year 1 Teacher position, you will need:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching within Key Stage 1 (desirable but not essential)
Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
Right to work in the UK
A passion for providing creative, high-quality teaching and learning
Next Steps
If this Year 1 Teacher position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Mary at Teach Plus.
Alternatively, please click ‘apply’, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Teach Plus is a 5-star, Google-rated, London-based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find their next role — our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.
We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help you grow your career in education. With over 17 years’ experience working in schools, we have built strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.
Whether you’re seeking a short-term, long-term, or permanent teaching opportunity, Teach Plus can help you find the perfect fit. Start your next chapter as a Year 1 Teacher in a supportive, inspiring Wandsworth school — where your teaching can truly make a difference....Read more...
Year 1 TeacherStart Date: January 2026Location: Waltham ForestFull/Part-time: Full-TimeSalary: £185 – £220 per day
About the role/school
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Year 1 Teacher to join a warm, welcoming, and high-achieving two-form entry primary school in Waltham Forest from January. The school is well-resourced, child-focused, and has an excellent leadership team that is highly supportive of staff wellbeing, development, and progression.
The successful Year 1 Teacher will be joining a collaborative and experienced KS1 team where planning is shared and staff work closely together to ensure the best outcomes for pupils. Behaviour across the school is excellent, and pupils are enthusiastic, respectful, and eager to learn.
This is a full-time Year 1 Teacher position with strong long-term potential for the right candidate. The school is also open to developing ambitious teachers into future year group, subject, or phase leaders, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced teacher or a confident ECT looking to grow.
Job Responsibilities
As a Year 1 Teacher, you will:
Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and well-structured lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum
Create a stimulating, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment
Support pupils through the crucial transition from EYFS into Key Stage 1
Work closely with teaching assistants and the wider KS1 team
Use assessment effectively to track pupil progress and inform planning
Maintain strong relationships with parents, carers, and staff
Contribute positively to whole-school events, training, and developments
This role would suit a Year 1 Teacher who is energetic, nurturing, organised, and passionate about early learning.
Qualifications/Experience
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
Experience teaching in KS1, ideally as a Year 1 Teacher
Strong knowledge of phonics, early reading, and KS1 assessment
Confident classroom and behaviour management
Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
Right to work in the UK
Next steps:
If this Year 1 Teacher position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Kam at Teach Plus.
Alternatively, please click ‘apply’ and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.
We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.
With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.
We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.....Read more...
