An energetic and reflective Year 1 Teacher is wanted by a thriving Good primary school in Peterborough. This Full-Time Year 1 Teacher post begins with planning and handover before the January 2026 start; the appointed Year 1 Teacher will attend induction in January 2026, join phase meetings and commence classroom teaching from January 2026 as a Full-Time Year 1 Teacher. The school offers excellent TA support, modern classrooms and a developmental CPD programme tailored to early years pedagogy — designed to help the Year 1 Teacher achieve measurable impact from the January 2026 start.

• Year 1 Teacher — Full-Time vacancy with a January 2026 start
• Year 1 Teacher required to join a welcoming Good-rated primary in Peterborough
• Year 1 Teacher to receive a full induction and mentoring package in January 2026

School snapshot
• Good Ofsted-rated Peterborough primary with a strong community ethos and high expectations.
• Experienced KS1 team and targeted interventions to support the Year 1 Teacher.
• Protected planning time and a clear mentoring programme for the Full-Time Year 1 Teacher from January 2026.

(Year 1 Teacher) Responsibilities
The Year 1 Teacher will plan and deliver systematic phonics, guided reading, early writing and number lessons. The Year 1 Teacher will use assessment to identify gaps, run small-group interventions and communicate progress to families. As the Year 1 Teacher, you will contribute to enrichment, lead local trips and work with phase leaders on moderation from the weeks before January 2026 and throughout the term after January 2026. The Full-Time Year 1 Teacher will be expected to attend parents’ evenings and support transition into Year 2 following the January 2026 start.

(Year 1 Teacher) Requirements
• QTS and recent KS1 experience as a Year 1 Teacher.
• Strong phonics practice and proven classroom management for a Year 1 Teacher.
• A collaborative, reflective Year 1 Teacher ready to begin pre-term planning and induction in the run-up to January 2026 and teach full-time from January 2026.

Why apply?
This Full-Time Year 1 Teacher role starting January 2026 provides a supportive leadership team, clear CPD and a welcoming school culture. The Full-Time Year 1 Teacher will have opportunities for career development and to make a measurable difference to pupils’ early learning from January 2026.

To be considered for this Year 1 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.