Year 1 Teacher

About the role

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with welcoming primary schools across Brent to recruit a committed Year 1 Teacher for September 2026. The role can be full‑time or part‑time and focuses on the transition from EYFS to Key Stage 1, delivering the Primary National Curriculum with an emphasis on systematic synthetic phonics, early reading, writing and mathematics.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Year 1 lessons covering phonics, reading, writing and maths.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and SENCO staff to support pupils with SEND and EAL needs.
• Maintain calm, routine‑led classrooms and clear behaviour frameworks.
• Share planning across the year group to ensure consistent expectations and manageable workload.

Required profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
• Proven KS1 classroom experience, ideally in Year 1 or Reception.
• Strong knowledge of systematic synthetic phonics and the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.
• Confident, positive approach to behaviour management and classroom routines.
• Experience differentiating for SEND, EAL and mixed‑ability learners.
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding and child protection knowledge.

Required skills

• Systematic synthetic phonics
• Year 1 Phonics Screening Check

What we offer

• Transparent PAYE pay – weekly, with no umbrella companies.
• Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses from day one.
• Local knowledge of Brent schools and dedicated consultant support.