Year 1 Teacher

Are you an experienced Year 1 or KS1 Primary Teacher ready for your next opportunity in a supportive, well-established school? Are you a qualified Primary Class Teacher with QTS who has a strong understanding of the KS1 curriculum, particularly phonics, early reading and foundational maths? Do you have proven experience managing challenging behaviour and creating a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment where all pupils can thrive?

Role Details:

• Year 1 Class Teacher - Full-time
• Start date: April 2026 start
• Primary school located in Fulham
• "Good" OFSTED-rated school
• M2 to M6 - Paid to scale (Inner London)
• Excellent team and welcoming school environment

Here at Academics, we are proud to be working in partnership with a fantastic primary school in Fulham that is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive and resilient Year 1 Class Teacher. This is a well-established, two-form entry school with a strong and visible Senior Leadership Team who are committed to maintaining high standards of teaching.The school has a clear vision centred on high expectations, inclusion and pupil wellbeing. Staff benefit from collaborative planning structures, shared resources, consistent behaviour policies and ongoing CPD opportunities.The successful candidate will join a Year 1 cohort where high-quality teaching and consistency are key. The school is particularly keen to appoint a teacher with strong KS1 curriculum knowledge and confidence in delivering systematic phonics, early reading and secure foundations in mathematics.Experience managing challenging behaviour is a key requirement. The class requires a teacher who can establish firm and consistent boundaries, build positive relationships and implement effective behaviour management strategies.

The successful candidate will:

Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured and differentiated lessons in line with the KS1 National CurriculumDemonstrate strong phonics knowledge and deliver high-quality early reading provisionUse assessment effectively to inform planning and accelerate pupil progressThe school welcomes applications from passionate KS1 teachers across the M2 to M6 pay scale. There may also be opportunities for experienced teachers to take on subject leadership or additional responsibilities, depending on experience and career aspirations.For further details about the role or to discuss your suitability, please apply today. Interviews will be held ASAP.