A warm Watford primary is seeking a confident and creative Year 1 Teacher to join its KS1 phase on a Full-Time basis from January 2026. The successful Year 1 Teacher will be involved in pre-term planning ahead of January 2026 attend induction in January 2026 and commence classroom responsibilities from January 2026 as the Year 1 Teacher. This role is excellent for a practitioner who loves phonics early reading and designing purposeful engaging lessons that spark curiosity.
Year 1 Teacher Full-Time vacancy with a January 2026 start.
Year 1 Teacher to join a friendly Watford primary pre-term planning and induction begin January 2026.
This Year 1 Teacher role includes tailored CPD and mentor support from January 2026.
School snapshot
Popular Watford school with a supportive leadership team and well-resourced KS1 areas to support the Year 1 Teacher.
Strong parental engagement and a clear focus on wellbeing for staff and pupils the Year 1 Teacher will be supported with mentoring from January 2026.
Protected planning time and a structured CPD pathway so the Year 1 Teacher can continue to develop.
Year 1 Teacher Responsibilities
The Year 1 Teacher will: lead systematic phonics deliver guided reading and teach sequenced writing lessons as the Year 1 Teacher; design practical mathematics activities and run targeted interventions as the Year 1 Teacher; prepare resources for transition events in advance of January 2026 and contribute to parents meetings after January 2026. The Year 1 Teacher will track progress moderate evidence and report outcomes at termly reviews as the Year 1 Teacher.
Year 1 Teacher Requirements
We are seeking a Year 1 Teacher with QTS (or equivalent) confident KS1 practice and strong phonics delivery. The Year 1 Teacher should be reflective organised and able to work closely with teaching assistants and families. Availability for pre-term planning before January 2026 induction in January 2026 and to teach from January 2026 as the Year 1 Teacher is essential.
Why apply
This Full-Time Year 1 Teacher vacancy starting January 2026 offers supportive line management bespoke CPD and the chance to shape childrens early school experience as the Year 1 Teacher. If you are a committed Year 1 Teacher who values creativity and high expectations please apply.
To be considered for this Year 1 Teacher position please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.
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