Year 1 Teacher – Creative Primary School in Lambeth

Job Title: Year 1 Teacher

Location: Lambeth Inner London

School Type: Primary School (Key Stage 1)

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: MPS / UPS (Inner London Pay Scale)

Role Overview

A vibrant and creative primary school in Lambeth is seeking an enthusiastic nurturing and dedicated Year 1 Teacher to join their Key Stage 1 team this key role you will lead young learners through the crucial transition from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) into formal Key Stage 1 education. You will create a supportive stimulating and play-infused classroom environment that develops confidence curiosity early literacy and numerical fluency. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Lead daily systematic synthetic phonics sessions to build early reading fluency and prepare pupils for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.

• Establish clear warm classroom routines that bridge the gap between EYFS continuous provision and structured Key Stage 1 learning.

• Collaborate closely with teaching assistants the SENCO and pastoral support leads to ensure tailored interventions for pupils with SEND or EAL needs.

• Maintain positive collaborative communication with parents and carers to share pupil milestones and support home learning.

Key Requirements

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

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

• Strong proficiency in accredited systematic synthetic phonics schemes (e.g. Read Write Inc. Little Wandle or Sounds-Write).

• Excellent classroom management organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Bright modern Key Stage 1 learning environments with dedicated outdoor provision and rich practical learning resources.

• Supportive senior leadership team committed to staff wellbeing continuous professional development (CPD) and structured ECT mentorship.

• Prime Lambeth location with excellent Inner London transport links (Victoria Line Northern Line and National Rail).

• Competitive Inner London pay scale (MPS/UPS) and Teachers Pension Scheme enrolment.

Application

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