Job Description

Year 1 Primary Teacher

Location: Leyland
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Pay: From £174.71- £270.95 per day, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP - September 2027

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Year 1 Primary Teacher for a full-time, Monday to Friday position at a welcoming primary school in Leyland.

The primary school is a one-form entry setting with a dedicated team of staff and a supportive Senior Leadership Team. This highly regarded 'Good' school is oversubscribed and in high demand from parents, and is situated in an affluent area.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success teaching within Key Stage 1, ideally in Year 1, with a thorough understanding of the KS1 National Curriculum. You should be confident delivering engaging lessons, supporting pupils with their transition from EYFS into Key Stage 1 and developing their early literacy and numeracy skills.

You should be passionate about engaging young learners, helping them achieve their full potential and fostering a safe, nurturing and supportive learning environment.

To join us and be successful in this role, you will need to:

  • Be a qualified teacher with QTS.
  • Have experience teaching within Key Stage 1, ideally Year 1.
  • Have a strong understanding of the Year 1 National Curriculum.
  • Be confident delivering phonics, early reading, writing and Maths.
  • Have experience working in a relevant primary classroom environment.
  • Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
  • Be creative, enthusiastic and passionate about children's learning and development.
  • Hold an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, with Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks.
  • Have a CV covering the last 10 years of employment history, where possible.
  • Have the legal right to work in the UK.

What Tradewind Recruitment Can Offer You:

As a Primary Teacher working with Tradewind Recruitment, you will have access to over 2,500 CPD courses offered by the National College, alongside ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.

If you're an experienced Year 1 Teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity in Leyland and are available to start ASAP, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply and take the next step in your teaching career, please get in touch.

For more information about the role, contact Abbie on 01772 977333 or email Abbie.moxham@twrecruitment.com.