Position: Year 1 Teacher
Location: Barnet
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Phase: Key Stage 1 (Year 1)

Year 1 Teaching Role in an Outstanding Primary School

An outstanding primary school in Barnet is seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Year 1 Teacher to join its successful Key Stage 1 team from September. This is a full-time role within a high-achieving and nurturing school that is committed to providing exceptional educational experiences for all pupils.

The school has an excellent reputation for academic achievement, pastoral care, and creating a stimulating environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

About the Role

You will take responsibility for a Year 1 class, delivering engaging and creative lessons across the Key Stage 1 curriculum while supporting pupils as they build upon the foundations established during the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The role will involve developing pupils' literacy, numeracy, phonics, and communication skills while fostering curiosity, resilience, and enthusiasm for learning. You will create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all children feel supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed.

Working closely with colleagues, support staff, and parents, you will play a key role in ensuring that every pupil achieves their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 1 class across the full Key Stage 1 curriculum

• Deliver high-quality phonics and early reading instruction

• Plan engaging and differentiated lessons that meet the needs of all learners

• Assess pupil progress and provide effective feedback

• Support pupils' personal, social, and emotional development

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting procedures

• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

• Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities and events

The School Environment

This outstanding primary school in Barnet provides a vibrant and supportive environment where pupils are enthusiastic learners and staff are valued members of the school community.

The school benefits from excellent facilities, strong leadership, collaborative planning structures, and a culture of continuous improvement. Staff are encouraged to develop professionally and are supported through high-quality training and career progression opportunities.

Pupil wellbeing is central to the school's ethos, creating an environment where children feel safe, respected, and motivated to achieve their best.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching within EYFS or Key Stage 1

• Strong understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum

• Excellent knowledge of phonics and early reading development

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching Year 1

• Experience working within an outstanding primary school

• Ability to contribute to extracurricular activities and wider school life

• Commitment to continuous professional development and educational excellence

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Year 1 Teacher role in an outstanding primary school in Barnet starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.