Year 1 Teacher — Good School — Merton — January 2026 start

Marchant Recruitment
Merton, Greater London

A warm and ambitious Good primary in Merton seeks an energetic Year 1 Teacher to join its KS1 phase on a Full-Time basis with a January 2026 start. This Year 1 Teacher role is ideal for a creative, phonics-strong practitioner who values warm routines and high expectations. The Year 1 Teacher will be provided with a structured induction for the January 2026 start, collaborative planning time ahead of the January 2026 start, and ongoing coaching after the January 2026 start. The Year 1 Teacher will be employed on a Full-Time contract; the school offers a nurturing workplace where the Year 1 Teacher will feel supported.

Year 1 Teacher — Full-Time role — January 2026 start
Year 1 Teacher to join a friendly Good-rated primary in Merton
Year 1 Teacher to begin induction and planning ahead of the January 2026 start

School snapshot
• Good Ofsted-rated primary in Merton with strong community links and excellent TA support.
• Committed leadership who provide CPD: the Year 1 Teacher will join training in the run-up to the January 2026 start.
• Strong focus on phonics, early reading and creative curriculum for the Year 1 Teacher to lead.

Year 1 Teacher — role & responsibilities
The Year 1 Teacher will plan and deliver systematic phonics, guided reading, early writing and number lessons. The Year 1 Teacher will assess and track pupil progress, run targeted small-group interventions and communicate regularly with parents. The Year 1 Teacher will contribute to enrichment activities, school trips and phase moderation. The Year 1 Teacher may also lead a small intervention group and support transition work into KS1.

Person specification (Year 1 Teacher)
We are seeking a Year 1 Teacher with QTS, confident phonics practice and a proven track record in KS1. The ideal Year 1 Teacher manages behaviour positively, differentiates clearly and works collaboratively in a team. The Year 1 Teacher should be ready to engage in pre-term planning and induction for the January 2026 start and to teach full-time from the January 2026 start.

Contract details & next steps
This is a Full-Time Year 1 Teacher post with a January 2026 start. The Full-Time contract comes with mentoring and CPD. The Full-Time Year 1 Teacher will receive induction and support before and after the January 2026 start.

To be considered for this Year 1 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.

Posted 2025-10-15

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