Year 1 Class Teacher (KS1)

Albemarle Primary School, London, SW19 6JP

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Start date: 1 January 2027 (earlier start available by mutual agreement)

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 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
• Pay scale: Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  Optional KS1 Phase Leader responsibility for an experienced candidate - Leadership opportunity: KS1 Phase Leader – TLR payment - £2000

What skills and experience we're looking for

An additional leadership opportunity

For candidates with the appropriate experience, there is the opportunity to take on responsibility as KS1 Phase Leader. This attracts a TLR payment and a fortnightly half-day of leadership release. The role combines leadership, monitoring and coaching: supporting colleagues, modelling strong practice, securing consistency across the phase and helping to drive whole-school priorities.

We are looking for someone who:

• is an effective, reflective classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child;
• understands the importance of strong early reading, phonics, writing and mathematical foundations in KS1;
• creates a calm, purposeful and inclusive classroom where positive relationships and behaviour for learning flourish;
• uses assessment well to adapt teaching and secure progress from pupils’ different starting points;
• is confident in adapting provision for pupils with SEND, EAL and other barriers to learning;
• works collaboratively, communicates well and contributes positively to the wider life of the school;
• is committed to safeguarding, equality and the wellbeing of children.
• can model high-quality teaching, inclusion and classroom management;
• can support and coach colleagues with planning, assessment, behaviour and adaptive teaching;
• can use monitoring, pupil outcomes and professional dialogue to identify strengths and areas for development;
• can build consistency across KS1 while maintaining a supportive, solution-focused team culture;
• is ready to work closely with SLT and the SENCo to improve provision and outcomes for all pupils.

For the optional KS1 Phase Leader responsibility, we are particularly interested in someone who:

What the school offers its staff

Come and make a difference at Albemarle.

We are looking for a warm, skilled and ambitious Year 1 teacher who combines high expectations with a strong understanding of how young children learn. You will join a collaborative team committed to ensuring that every child feels known, included and able to succeed.

Albemarle is a vibrant, inclusive primary school where our 5Rs – Responsible, Respectful, Resourceful, Reflective and Resilient – underpin school life. We value strong relationships, thoughtful teaching, teamwork and a curriculum that is ambitious and accessible for all pupils.

What we offer:

• a welcoming, inclusive school with wonderful children and a strong sense of community;
• a supportive and collaborative staff team with a clear commitment to professional development;
• opportunities to develop your practice and take on leadership responsibility;
• for the KS1 Phase Leader role, a TLR payment and protected fortnightly half-day leadership release;
• a leadership team committed to high standards, staff development and manageable, purposeful ways of working.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a visit or informal conversation about the role.

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.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.

Completed Application Forms to be returned by email to Carly Britnell cbritnell@albemarle.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: 19 October 2026 (at noon)

Interview Date: 22 October 2026

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

KS1 Teacher - Phase leader - JD and PS.docx - 59.3 KB (opens in new tab)

Wandsworth Application form.doc - 208 KB (opens in new tab)

About Albemarle Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 348 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Albemarle Primary School website
• Email address: cbritnell@albemarle.wandsworth.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/albemarle-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Albemarle Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cbritnell@albemarle.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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