Year 1 Teacher | Richmond

Are you an enthusiastic and nurturing Year 1 Teacher looking for a full-time role in a Richmond primary rated Outstanding? This Year 1 Teacher vacancy starts in January 2026 and offers the chance to join a compassionate, high-achieving school committed to excellent outcomes and pupil wellbeing. The successful Year 1 Teacher will be part of a supportive KS1 phase team and will plan, teach and assess an energetic Year 1 class from January 2026.

School snapshot
• Outstanding Richmond primary with strong leadership, an inclusive ethos and excellent parental engagement.
• Well-resourced KS1 classrooms and expansive outdoor learning spaces to support the Year 1 Teacher.
• A clear CPD pathway and mentor support for every Year 1 Teacher.

Year 1 Teacher Responsibilities
The Year 1 Teacher will deliver systematic phonics, guided reading and sequenced writing units as the Year 1 Teacher. The Year 1 Teacher will design practical mathematics lessons, run targeted interventions and maintain accurate assessment records. The Year 1 Teacher will communicate with parents, lead curriculum workshops and support transition arrangements starting before January 2026 and continuing after January 2026. The Year 1 Teacher will be expected to contribute to enrichment activities, lead small-group tuition and help coordinate themed weeks and whole-school events.

Year 1 Teacher Requirements
We are looking for a Year 1 Teacher with QTS (or equivalent), strong KS1 practice and confident phonics delivery. The Year 1 Teacher must be reflective, organised and ready to plan before January 2026, attend induction in January 2026, and teach from January 2026 as the Year 1 Teacher. Experience with assessment for learning, curriculum design and parental engagement is highly desirable for the Year 1 Teacher.

Why apply?
This full-time Year 1 Teacher post starting January 2026 offers mentoring, a collaborative team and the opportunity to make a measurable difference in children’s early schooling. The Year 1 Teacher will benefit from regular coaching, peer observation and an active CPD programme from January 2026 onward. If you are a Year 1 Teacher who loves early primary learning and wants to shape young readers and writers from January 2026, we’d love to hear from you.

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