Year 1 Teacher

We are seeking a passionate Year 1 Teacher to join a Primary School in Shepherd's Bush from January 2025 until July 2025. You will inspire young learners, fostering their curiosity and love for learning in a vibrant classroom environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ early education.

About the role

• Deliver engaging and creative lessons tailored to the Year 1 curriculum
• Support and nurture the social and emotional development of young learners
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing feedback to encourage growth
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop inclusive and effective teaching strategies
• Maintain a positive and stimulating classroom environment
• Role is full time, starts in January 2025 until the end of the academic year

About the school

• Primary School located in Shepherd's Bush
• Dedicated staff committed to creating a safe and inspiring learning environment
• Strong emphasis on collaboration and professional development for teachers
• Engaging extracurricular activities that enrich the curriculum
• Supportive leadership that values innovation and creativity in teaching

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Year 1 Teacher you will:

• Have an enhanced child workforce DBS on the update service

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Must have qualified teacher status (QTS)

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Jovan Shand-Alridge on 020 7065 7500 or email j.shand-alridge@smartteachers.co.uk.