Job Title: Year 1 Teacher
Location: Merton, Outer London
School Type: Primary School (Key Stage 1)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS / UPS (Outer London Pay Scale)
Role Overview
A welcoming primary school in Merton is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and nurturing Year 1 Teacher to join their Key Stage 1 team ASAP. In this key role, you will lead a vibrant Year 1 class, helping pupils smoothly transition from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) into structured Key Stage 1 learning. You will focus on building strong foundations in early reading, writing, and mathematics, delivering a rich, play-informed curriculum that fosters curiosity, confidence, and independence. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan, deliver, and assess engaging, differentiated lessons aligned with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum.
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Deliver structured daily systematic synthetic phonics sessions (e.g., Little Wandle, Read Write Inc., or Sounds-Write) to prepare pupils for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.
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Create a warm, well-organized, and stimulating classroom environment that supports both continuous provision and formal table-based learning.
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Collaborate with teaching assistants, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to provide targeted interventions for pupils with SEND or EAL needs.
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Establish positive, supportive relationships with parents and carers to encourage active home learning and open communication.
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 in Key Stage 1 or EYFS.
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Strong knowledge of early reading strategies and systematic synthetic phonics programs.
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Outstanding 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 classrooms equipped with excellent learning resources and outdoor learning areas.
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Supportive senior leadership team committed to staff wellbeing, workload balance, and tailored CPD/ECT mentorship.
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Convenient Merton location with great transport links (Northern Line, Thameslink, and local bus routes) plus free on-site staff parking.
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Competitive Outer London pay scale (MPS/UPS) and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
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