Year 1 Teacher — Good School — Lambeth — January 2026 start
An ambitious Year 1 Teacher is required by a warm and well-resourced Good primary school in Lambeth. This Full-Time Year 1 Teacher post has a January 2026 start; the successful Year 1 Teacher will be invited to pre-term planning sessions prior to January 2026, attend induction in the fortnight of January 2026, and be fully in class from January 2026 as a Full-Time Year 1 Teacher.
• Year 1 Teacher — Full-Time position available with a January 2026 start.
• Year 1 Teacher to join a nurturing Good-rated primary in Lambeth.
• Year 1 Teacher will begin planning and induction ahead of the January 2026 start.
School snapshot
• Good Ofsted-rated school with strong community links — ideal for a Year 1 Teacher who wants to make impact.
• Excellent TA support and a creative KS1 curriculum for the Year 1 Teacher to deliver.
• Clear CPD and mentoring in place for every Year 1 Teacher starting in January 2026.
Year 1 Teacher Responsibilities
- The Year 1 Teacher will plan and deliver systematic phonics, guided reading and early writing lessons as the Year 1 Teacher.
- The Year 1 Teacher will assess and track progress, run focused interventions and liaise with parents as the Year 1 Teacher.
- As Year 1 Teacher, you will contribute to enrichment, lead trips and support transition into Year 2 from January 2026.
The Year 1 Teacher will also attend phase meetings and CPD scheduled for January 2026 and beyond.
Year 1 Teacher Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and recent KS1 experience as a Year 1 Teacher.
- Strong phonics practice expected of the Year 1 Teacher and confident behaviour management.
- A collaborative Year 1 Teacher who will be available to start pre-term planning before January 2026 and to teach as a Full-Time Year 1 Teacher from January 2026.
Why apply? This Full-Time Year 1 Teacher role starts in January 2026, includes a thorough induction in January 2026 and ongoing mentoring. The Year 1 Teacher will receive protected PPA and CPD as part of a supportive leadership team committed to your development as a Year 1 Teacher through January 2026 and beyond.
To be considered for this Year 1 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.
- Locations
- Lambeth
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