Year 1 Teacher

Hays Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Dudley that is looking to appoint a passionate Year 1 Teacher from October 2026 until January 2027. The school is proud of its supportive and nurturing environment, where children are encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every child feels valued and has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

This is a full-time Year 1 teaching position covering from October 2026 until January 2027. Planning is already in place, allowing you to focus on delivering engaging lessons and building positive relationships with the children. You will have the flexibility to adapt and tweak the planning to suit your own teaching style while ensuring the needs of the class are met.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and phonics, alongside experience carrying out assessments and observations to support children's academic progress and development.

What you'll need to succeed

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Recent experience teaching within Key Stage 1
Strong understanding of the KS1 curriculum and phonics
Experience completing assessments and observations to monitor progress and identify next steps in learning
Ability to create an engaging and inclusive classroom environment
Excellent behaviour management and communication skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through Hays
A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their best

What you'll get in return

Paid to scale from day one
Holiday pay in addition to your daily rate
Access to the Hays App, where you can manage timesheets, book holidays and access free training
Free safeguarding and CPD training
Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays Education consultant
Access to long-term and permanent opportunities across the West Midlands
Refer a friend scheme and receive £250 in vouchers when we successfully place them

What you need to do now
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