Y1 Class Teacher

Year 1 Teacher – September Start

Location:

Great Barr (B43)

Start Date:

September 2026

Contract:

Full-time

Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and committed Year 1 Teacher to join our welcoming primary school from September.

This is an exciting opportunity to teach a small Year 1 class of just 13 pupils
, allowing you to build strong relationships with children and deliver highly personalised learning experiences. Due to the small class size, there will be limited teaching assistant support, so we are looking for a confident practitioner who can independently plan, deliver, and assess high‑quality lessons across the curriculum.

• Have proven experience teaching within Key Stage 1, ideally Year 1.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and excellent teaching practice.
• Be confident delivering phonics, early reading, writing, and maths.
• Have a good understanding of assessment and pupil progress.
• Be committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Work effectively as part of a supportive school team.

• Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
• Kinetic Letters
• White Rose Maths
• Number Sense Maths
• Kapow Primary Curriculum

• A small class size with the opportunity to make a significant impact.
• Friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Engaged pupils who are eager to learn.
• A positive school community with a strong focus on high‑quality teaching and learning.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Zoom interview, followed by a school visit where appropriate. References will be requested prior to appointment.

If you are an experienced KS1 teacher looking for a rewarding role in a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants must have appropriate qualifications, training, and a valid enhanced DBS check.

Applicants will receive statutory holiday pay and the position is temporary, with the possibility of becoming permanent at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.