Year 1 Classroom teacher

King's Academy College Park (Infant), Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0NT

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)

Year 1 Classroom teacher job summary

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to join our welcoming and collaborative team at King’s Academy College Park. This permanent role offers the chance to play a key part in supporting children as they transition into Key Stage 1, building strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics.

You will deliver engaging and well-structured lessons within a nurturing and inclusive environment, where high expectations and strong relationships enable every child to succeed. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who brings energy and creativity to the classroom, works effectively as part of a team, and is committed to ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential.

Our school is underpinned by a clear set of shared values, with a strong focus on inclusion, personal development and continuous improvement. As part of King’s Group Academies, you will benefit from high-quality professional development and the support of a wider network of experienced colleagues and leaders.

King’s Academy College Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment checks will be required prior to appointment.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit or for an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs K Green at: recruitment@kingsacademies.uk.

Closing date: Midday, Wednesday 13 May 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 18 May 2026

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 King's Academy College Park (Infant)

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 343 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King's Academy College Park (Infant) website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-academy-college-park-infant

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