Year 1 Teacher — Good School — Croydon — January 2026 start
A warm, community-focused Good primary in Croydon seeks an enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to join its KS1 phase on a Full-Time contract with a January 2026 start. The Year 1 Teacher will receive a full induction package in the weeks leading to the January 2026 start, collaborative planning time before the January 2026 start, and on-going mentoring once in post after the January 2026 start. This Full-Time Year 1 Teacher post provides protected planning time, strong TA support and a clear CPD pathway designed for the Year 1 Teacher appointed from the January 2026 start.
• Year 1 Teacher — Full-Time post available with a January 2026 start
• Year 1 Teacher required to join a Good-rated Croydon primary — January 2026 start
• Year 1 Teacher to begin induction, planning and class teaching from January 2026 start
The successful Year 1 Teacher will be confident delivering systematic phonics, early reading, writing and number work. The Year 1 Teacher will run daily phonics sessions, lead guided reading, plan cross-curricular topics and deliver small-group interventions tailored to children’s needs. As Year 1 Teacher you will be responsible for assessment and reporting, working with parents and contributing to whole-school life. This Full-Time Year 1 Teacher role will see the Year 1 Teacher involved in subject planning, moderation and pupil progress meetings from the January 2026 start onwards.
School strengths — ideal for a Year 1 Teacher: the school is Good-rated, benefits from excellent local community links, has experienced phase leaders and provides a strong induction for the Year 1 Teacher ahead of the January 2026 start. The Year 1 Teacher will have access to CPD, peer coaching and a friendly professional culture that supports every Full-Time Year 1 Teacher. We welcome applications from creative, reflective Year 1 Teacher practitioners who are committed to high expectations and inclusive practice. The Year 1 Teacher will start planning before the January 2026 start, attend induction in the lead-up to the January 2026 start, and teach from the January 2026 start as a Full-Time member of staff.
To be considered for this Year 1 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.
- Locations
- Croydon
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