Primary Teacher – Key Stage 1 (Year 1)

About the role

A well‑established primary school in Welwyn Garden City is looking for a qualified teacher to lead a Year 1 class from September 2026. This full‑time, long‑term position offers a supportive leadership team and a collaborative staff culture.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons for a Year 1 class.
• Assess and track pupil progress in line with Key Stage 1 expectations.
• Support pupils’ academic and social development.
• Differentiate lessons to meet a range of abilities.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work closely with teaching assistants and year‑group colleagues.

Required profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Recent experience teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Year 1.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Solid understanding of the KS1 curriculum and phonics.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to pupil progress.

Required skills

• Experience with phonics schemes such as Read Write Inc.
• Experience with phonics schemes such as Letters and Sounds.

What we offer

• Supportive and approachable leadership team.
• Well‑resourced classrooms.
• Positive working environment.
• Opportunities for long‑term progression.