Independent School — Year 1 Teacher — Southwark
An outstanding-feel Independent School in Southwark seeks a committed and creative Year 1 Teacher to join its Key Stage 1 team from January 2026. This Independent School prides itself on a nurturing culture, small classes and a curriculum that balances phonics, reading and creative learning. The successful Year 1 Teacher will take part in pre-term planning prior to January 2026, attend a structured induction in January 2026, and be teaching full-time from January 2026. This is an ideal Independent School post for a Year 1 Teacher who values close professional collaboration and bespoke coaching.
• Independent School — Year 1 Teacher — Full-Time — January 2026 start
• Independent School in Southwark looking for an experienced Year 1 Teacher — January 2026 start
• Year 1 Teacher role with induction and bespoke CPD starting January 2026
School snapshot
• A warm Southwark Independent School with strong parental engagement and well-resourced KS1 spaces.
• Small-class teaching that allows the Year 1 Teacher to personalise learning and run effective interventions from the January 2026 start.
• A clear CPD pathway for the Year 1 Teacher including peer coaching and specialist phonics training beginning around January 2026.
Year 1 Teacher Responsibilities
The Year 1 Teacher will plan and deliver high-quality systematic phonics, guided reading, early writing units and practical maths. The Year 1 Teacher will assess progress, run targeted small-group work and report to parents. The Year 1 Teacher will contribute to phase moderation and lead enrichment activities; the Year 1 Teacher will participate in planning before January 2026 and teach from January 2026.
Year 1 Teacher Requirements
We seek a reflective Year 1 Teacher with QTS and recent KS1 experience. The Year 1 Teacher should be confident with phonics delivery, strong behaviour routines and inclusive practice. The Year 1 Teacher must be available for pre-term planning and induction ahead of January 2026, ready to start teaching in the Independent School from January 2026.
This Independent School offers mentoring, a supportive leadership team and meaningful career development for a motivated Year 1 Teacher. If you are a Year 1 Teacher committed to excellent early primary education and ready for a January 2026 start, 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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