Year 1 Teacher

Your next teaching role could be closer than you think.

We’re working with a range of welcoming primary schools across Hackney looking for enthusiastic and committed Year 1 Teachers who know that the transition from Reception into Key Stage 1 is a huge milestone, and who can make that journey exciting, supportive, and full of confidence-building moments.

If you love helping children grow in independence, develop their reading and writing skills, and discover a real love of learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Every Year 1 class is different, every school has its own personality, but they all share the same goal, helping children build the strong foundations they need to flourish throughout primary school.

If you're someone who can balance high expectations with patience and warmth, creating a classroom where children feel safe to take risks, ask questions, and enjoy learning, this could be your perfect next step.

What you'll be doing:
• Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons in line with the National Curriculum
• Supporting children as they transition from the EYFS into Key Stage 1
• Creating a positive, inclusive classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and motivated
• Adapting learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND and EAL
• Monitoring progress through ongoing assessment and using this to inform teaching
• Supporting children's early reading, writing, and maths development
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants, colleagues, and parents to support each child's progress
• Managing behaviour with consistency, encouragement, and clear expectations
• Contributing to the wider school community and upholding safeguarding at all times

What we're looking for:

The right fit for this role will be someone who:
• Holds UK QTS
• Has recent experience teaching in a UK primary school, ideally within Key Stage 1
• Understands the importance of the Year 1 curriculum and the transition from EYFS
• Creates engaging lessons that build confidence alongside academic progress
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
• Brings enthusiasm, organisation, and a nurturing approach to the classroom

Why work with Protocol Education?

We keep it simple. Honest conversations, clear communication, and schools that genuinely match what you're looking for.

You'll benefit from:
• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• A smooth, straightforward registration process
• A referral scheme that genuinely rewards you

Find a role that genuinely fits you.

Send your CV to thomas.harringtonprotocol-education and let's find the right Year 1 classroom for you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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