Year 1 Teacher
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Year 1 Teacher

Employer: Academics Location: Leeds Salary: £168 - £232/day dependent upon experience
Posted on
18 September 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
18 October 2026
Job Reference
225624079

About this role

This is a full time Year 1 Teacher position at a large two form entry primary school in West Leeds, starting after October half term until at least Easter 2027. The role involves planning differentiated lessons for a mixed ability class, marking and assessing all pupils, and providing feedback to parents and carers through reports and meetings. A support assistant is present in class. The successful candidate will follow the school's ethos and positive reinforcement behaviour policies. The school is Ofsted rated good. Applicants should be fully qualified teachers with KS1 and phonics experience, and a valid DBS or willingness to apply. Pay is £168 to £232 per day, dependent upon experience.

Job Description

Academics in Leeds are currently recruiting a year 1 teacher for a large 2 form entry primary school in West Leeds. The position is to start after October half term until at least Easter 2027.

The role?

This full time position will be working within a year 1 class and will include planning differentiated lessons, marking and assessing all pupils and providing feedback to both parents/care through reports and meetings.

This is a mixed ability class so the year 1 teacher must be able to plan differentiated ad engaging lessons that meet the requirements of all. There is a support assistant in class.

As a year 1 teacher in this West Leeds school you will be expected to follow the school ethos and behaviour policies which are all about positive re enforcements.

The school?

This school is currently rated by Ofsted as a 'good' school both academically and within the community. It is a large diverse school with pupils from different backgrounds and cultures.

Ideal candidate?

  • Fully qualified teacher
  • Experienced within KS1 classes, especially year 1
  • Experienced with lesson preparation and planning
  • Phonics experience
  • A valid DBS or willing to apply for one

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.