Job Title: Year 1 Teacher
Location: Lambeth, Inner London
School Type: Primary School (Key Stage 1)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS / UPS (Inner London Pay Scale)
Role Overview
A vibrant and creative primary school in Lambeth is seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing, and dedicated Year 1 Teacher to join their Key Stage 1 team ASAP. In this key role, you will lead young learners through the crucial transition from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) into formal Key Stage 1 education. You will create a supportive, stimulating, and play-infused classroom environment that develops confidence, curiosity, early literacy, and numerical fluency. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons aligned with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum.
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Lead daily systematic synthetic phonics sessions to build early reading fluency and prepare pupils for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.
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Establish clear, warm classroom routines that bridge the gap between EYFS continuous provision and structured Key Stage 1 learning.
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Collaborate closely with teaching assistants, the SENCO, and pastoral support leads to ensure tailored interventions for pupils with SEND or EAL needs.
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Maintain positive, collaborative communication with parents and carers to share pupil milestones and support home learning.
Key Requirements
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Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
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Proven teaching experience or strong placement record within Key Stage 1 or EYFS.
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Strong proficiency in accredited systematic synthetic phonics schemes (e.g., Read Write Inc., Little Wandle, or Sounds-Write).
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Excellent classroom management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
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Legal right to work in the UK.
School Highlights & Benefits
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Bright, modern Key Stage 1 learning environments with dedicated outdoor provision and rich practical learning resources.
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Supportive senior leadership team committed to staff wellbeing, continuous professional development (CPD), and structured ECT mentorship.
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Prime Lambeth location with excellent Inner London transport links (Victoria Line, Northern Line, and National Rail).
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Competitive Inner London pay scale (MPS/UPS) and Teachers' Pension Scheme enrolment.
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