Year 1 Teacher

Prospero Education is recruiting on behalf of a fantastic primary school in Selly Oak, Birmingham, which is looking for an experienced Year 1 Teacher to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated teacher to work in a school that values creativity, inclusivity, and academic excellence.


Location - Selly Oak
Position - Year 1 Primary Teacher
Type of work - Class Teacher - planning, preparation, marking, parents evenings etc
Contract or position start date - January 2025
Duration - 2 terms until end of the academic year July 2025
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2025
Contract type Temporary
Full time/part time - Full time
Minimum rate of pay - Negotiable
Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

About the School:
Located in the vibrant area of Selly Oak, this primary school has a strong reputation for providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment. With a focus on both academic achievement and personal development, the school is committed to providing its students with the tools they need to succeed.


Key Responsibilities:
Planning and Teaching: Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across the Year 1 curriculum, ensuring each child reaches their full potential.
Assessment and Tracking: Regularly assess student progress and implement effective strategies to support both high-achieving students and those requiring additional support.
Classroom Management: Maintain a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that promotes student engagement and well-being.
Collaboration: Work alongside the Year 5 team and other staff members to ensure consistency and high standards in teaching and learning.

Experience, Training and Qualifications:
QTS and Experience: It is essential that you have QTS and experience teaching in a school setting in either a permanent or supply cover role.
Safeguarding: Up-to-date Safeguarding training is imperative. If you haven't completed a Safeguarding course in the last 12 months, Prospero Teaching can provide you with a free course.


To be eligible for any job with Prospero Teaching, you must:
Hold Right to Work in the UK.
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or be willing to process a new application.
Provide two professional child-related references that cover at least the last two years.


To Apply:
If you wish to hear more or have any queries, please call the Birmingham office on 0121 227 2430 .


To be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.