Year 1 Teacher — Wandsworth

A well-regarded Good primary in Wandsworth is looking to appoint a creative, energetic Year 1 Teacher on a Full-Time basis from January 2026. The successful Year 1 Teacher will be invited to planning sessions before January 2026, will attend induction in January 2026, and will take up class duties from January 2026 as the Year 1 Teacher. This Full-Time Year 1 Teacher post provides strong phase support, high quality TA provision and a committed leadership team focused on sustainable workload and excellent outcomes.

• Year 1 Teacher — Full-Time role with a January 2026 start.
• Year 1 Teacher to join a Good Wandsworth primary — planning and induction begin January 2026.
• Year 1 Teacher will receive targeted CPD and mentoring in January 2026.

School snapshot
• Good Wandsworth primary with a strong phonics programme and well-resourced KS1 areas to support the Year 1 Teacher.
• Excellent parental engagement and a collaborative staff culture that values continuous improvement for every Year 1 Teacher.
• A clear CPD pathway — the Year 1 Teacher will receive coaching and peer observation starting in January 2026.

Year 1 Teacher Responsibilities
The Year 1 Teacher will deliver systematic phonics, guided reading and sequenced writing units. The Year 1 Teacher will use assessment to personalise learning, plan meaningful continuous provision and run small-group interventions. The Year 1 Teacher will lead transition activities into KS1 and contribute to moderation before January 2026 and after January 2026. The Year 1 Teacher will attend planning and induction events in the weeks around January 2026 and will teach from January 2026 as a Full-Time Year 1 Teacher.

Year 1 Teacher Requirements
• QTS (or equivalent) and recent KS1 experience required of the Year 1 Teacher.
• Confident phonics practitioner, reflective planner and strong communicator for the Year 1 Teacher.
• Able to prepare prior to January 2026, attend induction in January 2026, and be in class from January 2026 as the Full-Time Year 1 Teacher.

Why apply? This Full-Time Year 1 Teacher role starting January 2026 offers structured support, collaborative planning time and clear opportunities for progression. If you are a Year 1 Teacher passionate about early primary learning and ready to join a friendly Wandsworth school from January 2026, we want to hear from you.

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