New Directions Education is proud to be recruiting for a talented Year 1 Teacher on behalf of a welcoming and well-resourced primary school in Halifax. This full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real difference in a child’s educational journey. This role is to start as soon as possible, until the end of the school year with the opportunity to continue in September.
As the Year 1 Teacher, you will be responsible for providing engaging, inclusive and creative teaching that supports children in their transition from the Early Years Foundation Stage into more structured Key Stage 1 learning. You’ll play a key role in laying the foundation for literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
Year 1 Teacher Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver differentiated lessons aligned with the national curriculum
Support the academic, emotional, and social development of pupils
Create a positive, well-structured classroom environment that promotes learning
Track and assess pupil progress using formative and summative methods
Foster strong relationships with pupils, parents, and the wider school community
Year 1 Teacher Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching within Key Stage 1
Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and early phonics programmes
Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
A warm, patient, and professional manner
A commitment to pupil progress and reflective teaching practice
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term teaching roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
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