Job Title: Year 1 Teacher

Location: Merton, Outer London

School Type: Primary School (Key Stage 1)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: MPS / UPS (Outer London Pay Scale)

Role Overview

A welcoming primary school in Merton is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and nurturing Year 1 Teacher to join their Key Stage 1 team ASAP. In this key role, you will lead a vibrant Year 1 class, helping pupils smoothly transition from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) into structured Key Stage 1 learning. You will focus on building strong foundations in early reading, writing, and mathematics, delivering a rich, play-informed curriculum that fosters curiosity, confidence, and independence. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging, differentiated lessons aligned with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum.

• Deliver structured daily systematic synthetic phonics sessions (e.g., Little Wandle, Read Write Inc., or Sounds-Write) to prepare pupils for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.

• Create a warm, well-organized, and stimulating classroom environment that supports both continuous provision and formal table-based learning.

• Collaborate with teaching assistants, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to provide targeted interventions for pupils with SEND or EAL needs.

• Establish positive, supportive relationships with parents and carers to encourage active home learning and open communication.

Key Requirements

• Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

• Proven teaching experience or strong placement record in Key Stage 1 or EYFS.

• Strong knowledge of early reading strategies and systematic synthetic phonics programs.

• Outstanding classroom management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Bright, modern Key Stage 1 classrooms equipped with excellent learning resources and outdoor learning areas.

• Supportive senior leadership team committed to staff wellbeing, workload balance, and tailored CPD/ECT mentorship.

• Convenient Merton location with great transport links (Northern Line, Thameslink, and local bus routes) plus free on-site staff parking.

• Competitive Outer London pay scale (MPS/UPS) and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Application

To apply for this Year 1 Teacher role at a welcoming primary school in Merton, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.