Year 1 Teacher — Good School — Guildford — January 2026 Start
An established Good primary in Guildford is recruiting a creative and compassionate Year 1 Teacher to join its KS1 team on a Full-Time basis from January 2026. The Year 1 Teacher will be supported by an experienced phase leader and will begin planning and induction in the run up to January 2026, ready to teach as a Full-Time Year 1 Teacher from January 2026.
• Year 1 Teacher required for a Full-Time role beginning January 2026
• Year 1 Teacher to join a warm, ambitious Good-rated primary in Guildford
• Year 1 Teacher: small classes, excellent TA support, strong CPD from January 2026
About the role — Year 1 Teacher
As the Year 1 Teacher, you will deliver high-quality phonics, guided reading and early writing lessons. The Year 1 Teacher will create an organised, stimulating classroom where talk, vocabulary and number confidence thrive. The Year 1 Teacher will use formative assessment to track progress and run targeted small-group interventions. This Year 1 Teacher
role is Full-Time and permanent, and the school offers a strong induction package in January 2026.
School strengths & benefits for the Year 1 Teacher
• Friendly staff team and excellent TA support — ideal for the Year 1 Teacher.
• Clear CPD pathway and mentor for every Year 1 Teacher.
• Good transport links to Guildford and a community-focused environment that values the Year 1 Teacher’s contribution.
Year 1 Teacher — candidate profile
We seek a Year 1 Teacher with QTS, strong KS1 practice and enthusiasm for phonics-led progress. The Year 1 Teacher should be confident managing behaviour positively and communicating with parents. The Year 1 Teacher will begin pre-term planning and induction before January 2026, attend training in January 2026 and lead the class as a Full-Time Year 1 Teacher from January 2026.
Contract details
This is a Full-Time Year 1 Teacher vacancy starting January 2026, with induction, mentoring and CPD scheduled through January 2026 and beyond. The Full-Time Year 1 Teacher will have protected planning time and access to subject networks.
To be considered for this Year 1 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.
- Locations
- Guildford
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