Year 1 Class Teacher

De Bohun Primary School, London, N14 4AD

5 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £41,935.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual)

Year 1 Class Teacher job summary

We are seeking an outstanding, passionate Year 1 Class Teacher to join our primary team. If you have a proven track record of nurturing young minds, embedding core literacy and numeracy skills, and fostering an enthusiastic, active learning environment, we want to hear from you.

For the right candidate who brings proven classroom excellence, deep Early Years/KS1 expertise, and strong, high-quality practice, we are fully committed to offering a position on the Upper Pay Scale (UPS).

Why Choose Our School?

• Smooth Transition Focus: We champion a balanced Year 1 pedagogy—combining hands-on exploration with progressive structure to support every child's confidence and independence.

• Recognition & Reward: We deeply value experienced educators. We offer competitive remuneration up to Upper Pay Scale (UPS) to reflect your expertise and classroom performance.

• Work-Life Balance & Well-being: Generous, protected PPA time, streamlined administrative processes, and an approachable leadership team committed to your professional well-being.

• Continuous Growth: Clear pathways for ongoing professional development and curriculum involvement tailored to your career aspirations.

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching in Key Stage 1 or Early Years (and a strong understanding of the EYFS-to-Year 1 transition).

• Expert knowledge of early reading, structured systematic phonics , and foundational mathematics.

• A creative practitioner who can design an inclusive, engaging curriculum that maintains high standards of achievement for all learners.

• Strong skills in continuous assessment, early identification of learning needs, and building positive relationships with families.

• A collaborative, forward-thinking teacher ready to share practice and contribute actively to our vibrant school community.

Key Responsibilities:

Exceptional Teaching & Learning: Deliver dynamic, high-quality lessons that bridge EYFS principles with Key Stage 1 national curriculum expectations.

Phonics & Core Skills: Lead energetic, effective phonics and reading provision that drives strong progress in the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check and foundational writing.

Targeted Assessment & Intervention: Monitor pupil progress closely using ongoing assessment to ensure targeted support and stretch for pupils of all abilities.

Exemplary Classroom Practice: (For UPS Candidates) Demonstrate high-level teaching practice, support continuous curriculum improvement, and contribute positively to whole-school development.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About De Bohun Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 347 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: De Bohun Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/de-bohun-primary-school-london

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