Year 1 Teacher

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and passionate Year 1 Teacher to join our welcoming primary school in Solihull. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner, or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), who is committed to providing high-quality learning experiences and supporting children as they transition from the Early Years Foundation Stage into Key Stage 1.

The Role

As our Year 1 Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging and inspiring lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress effectively.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure the best outcomes for children.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold our values and ethos.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has a strong understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management skills.
• Is committed to high standards of teaching and learning.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is enthusiastic, reflective, and eager to develop professionally.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Access to excellent teaching resources and facilities.
• A leadership team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About Our School

Our school is a vibrant and inclusive primary school at the heart of the Solihull community. We are proud of our nurturing environment, high expectations, and commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential. We strive to create a culture where children, staff, and families work together to foster a love of learning and personal growth.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Mia at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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