Experienced Year 1 Class Teacher - Tower Hamlets (Spring & Summer Terms)
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Contract: Full-Time, 2 Terms (Spring & Summer Terms)
Salary: Paid to scale up to Inner London MPS 6 (Please note: ECTs are not being considered for this role) £234.79 - £277.59
SANZA Teaching Agency is proud to be partnering with a warm, welcoming, and high-achieving primary school in the heart of Tower Hamlets to recruit an experienced Year 1 Class Teacher. This is a fantastic full-time opportunity covering the Spring and Summer terms, ideal for a dedicated Key Stage 1 practitioner who is passionate about nurturing young learners and helping them thrive.
About the School
This small, community-focused primary school is part of a successful, university-backed multi-academy trust. Walk through the doors and you will immediately feel an atmosphere of care, laughter, and positivity where every child is known by name and placed at the centre of everything.
Guided by core values of passion, creativity, community, growth, improvement, and motivation, the school is dedicated to growing tomorrow's global citizens. Its unique "You Can Do It!" philosophy fosters persistence, confidence, organisation, and kindness from the very start of a child's educational journey. This approach creates a calm, joyful environment
with exemplary pupil behaviour, allowing teachers to focus on delivering an innovative curriculum enriched by educational visits and creative experiences.
Staff benefit from a supportive culture of psychological safety, open communication, weekly tailored training, and collaborative learning hubs across the trust.
The Role
As the Year 1 Class Teacher for the Spring and Summer terms, you will take on full classroom responsibilities, smoothly guiding pupils through this crucial stage of Key Stage 1. You will be responsible for:
* Planning and delivering engaging, creative, and inclusive lessons tailored to the needs of all learners.
* Supporting pupils' transition from Early Years routines into structured Key Stage 1 learning, including preparing them for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.
* Championing the school's positive behaviour ethos to encourage resilience, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning.
* Working collaboratively with support staff, parallel teachers, and parents to ensure every child reaches their full potential.
Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Must hold UK QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification. (Early Career Teachers / ECTs will unfortunately not be considered for this post).
* Proven KS1 Experience: Demonstrable experience teaching in Year 1 or Key Stage 1, with strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and systematic synthetic phonics.
* Aligned Ethos: A warm, reflective, and team-oriented approach that aligns with a school culture built on kindness, high expectations, and continuous improvement.
* Vetting: An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one) and strong, verifiable references.
Why Apply Through SANZA Teaching Agency?
* Competitive Pay: Paid directly to scale (up to Inner London MPS 6) from day one.
* Dedicated Support: Guidance from a specialist education consultant who knows the school and Tower Hamlets area well.
* Professional Growth: Access to free CPD courses and ongoing support throughout your placement.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please forward your CV to stephanie.watson@sanzateaching.com or contact Stephanie Watson at SANZA Teaching Agency on 020 7845 6240 for further information.
We invite you to join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of young learners by supporting their communication and language development.
