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Location: Mansfield Position: Full-Time Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Maternity Cover Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and welcoming school? Trust Education are currently working with a fantastic primary school in Mansfield who are looking for a dedicated teacher to join their team as a Year 1 Class Teacher , covering a maternity leave.
Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher, or an ECT looking to take on their first longer-term teaching position , to join a friendly school and make a real difference to a class of enthusiastic young learners.
The Role: Taking full responsibility for a Year 1 class Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate lessons Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development Working closely with the wider teaching team Monitoring and assessing pupils' progress Creating a positive and nurturing classroom environment Supporting children as they develop their independence and confidence Working closely with parents, carers and colleagues where required Phonics Experience is Essential As a Year 1 teacher, the successful candidate must have a good understanding of phonics and be confident delivering phonics lessons.
Experience with a recognised phonics programme would be highly desirable, although teachers with strong phonics knowledge and experience will also be considered.
The Ideal Candidate: Holds QTS or is an ECT working towards QTS Has experience teaching within a primary school setting Has a strong understanding of phonics and early reading Ideally has previous experience within EYFS or KS1 Is confident planning and delivering engaging lessons Has strong classroom and behaviour management skills Is nurturing, enthusiastic and passionate about working with young children Is adaptable and works well as part of a team ECTs are very welcome to apply! This could be an excellent opportunity to take your first step into a longer-term teaching role with the support of an established school team.
Why Work with Trust Education? We're a local, independent education recruitment agency who understand the schools and teachers we work with. xrexnqw
We'll support you throughout your placement and make sure you have a dedicated consultant on hand whenever you need us.
If you're a qualified teacher or ECT with a passion for KS1 and a good understanding of phonics, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of the Trust Education team will be in touch!