Year 1 Teacher

Are you an experienced Year 1 or KS1 Primary Teacher ready for your next opportunity in a supportive and well-established school?
Are you a qualified Primary Class Teacher with QTS who has a strong understanding of the KS1 curriculum, particularly phonics, early reading and foundational maths?
Do you have proven experience managing challenging behaviour and creating a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment where all pupils can thrive?

Role Details:

• Year 1 Class Teacher - Full-time
• Start date: ASAP
• Primary school located in Fulham
• "Good" OFSTED-rated school
• M2 to M6 - Paid to scale (Inner London)
• Excellent team and welcoming school environment

Here at Academics, we are proud to be working with this fantastic primary school in Fulham, which is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive and resilient Year 1 Class Teacher. This is a well-established, two-form entry primary school with a strong and visible senior leadership team. The school has a clear vision centred around high expectations, inclusion and pupil wellbeing. Staff are supported through collaborative planning, consistent behaviour policies and ongoing CPD opportunities.

The school is particularly keen to appoint a teacher with strong KS1 knowledge and confidence in delivering high-quality phonics and early reading provision. Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour is essential, as the class requires a teacher who can establish firm boundaries, build positive relationships and implement consistent behaviour strategies effectively.

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum
• Demonstrate strong phonics and early literacy knowledge
• Confidently manage and support pupils with challenging behaviour
• Build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers
• Maintain high expectations for both behaviour and academic achievement

The school welcomes applications from passionate KS1 teachers across the M2 to UPS1 pay scale. There may also be opportunities for experienced teachers to take on additional responsibilities, depending on experience and interest.
Whether you are a confident ECT or an experienced teacher seeking a fresh challenge, the school is committed to offering the right support, development plan and career progression opportunities to help you thrive and deliver high-quality teaching.

For further details about the role or to discuss your suitability, please apply today. Interviews will be held ASAP.