Year 1 Teacher

Year 1 Teacher – Shape Young Minds in a Dynamic Richmond School

Ready to ignite learning and make a profound difference as a Year 1 Teacher? This is your opportunity to join a vibrant, forward-thinking Richmond primary, where creativity flourishes, wellbeing is championed, and children are inspired to thrive. We’re searching for a passionate Year 1 Teacher who will nurture every child’s potential and contribute to a truly exceptional learning journey.

This Year 1 Teacher post places you at the heart of an innovative, inclusive environment, learning from an established team of celebrated educators. You’ll benefit from state-of-the-art resources and a high-trust culture that values your expertise. Expect tailored CPD, leadership pathways, and a collaborative ethos where your ideas will be celebrated. The school’s outstanding provision ensures you’ll develop your craft, stretch your skills, and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation.

Key Highlights

• Year 1 Teacher position with class-based responsibility

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Inner London MPS-UPS

£40,317 • £62,496 per year

• Stunning, centrally located Richmond primary school

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Ofsted

Good with Outstanding elements; maintained, highly respected

• Expansive CPD suite and leadership progression for ambitious educators
• Perfect for UK-trained, QTS-qualified teachers and high-achieving ECTs
• Bright, spacious classrooms and immersive learning spaces
• Strong parental partnerships and a diverse, engaged community

What You'll Be Doing

• Inspiring a lively Year 1 class with creative, evidence-informed teaching
• Personalising learning to maximise progress for every child
• Driving outstanding outcomes in phonics, literacy, and numeracy
• Cultivating a warm atmosphere of curiosity, respect, and enthusiasm
• Collaborating across the KS1 team to enrich curriculum and school life
• Harnessing cutting-edge edtech and well-resourced provision
• Leading engaging events, trips, and cross-curricular experiences

Ideal "Year 1 Teacher" for this

Richmond School

• UK-trained classroom teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Holds Good or Outstanding written teaching references
• Talented ECTs are welcomed if you’re dynamic and deeply motivated
• Experienced educators must show impact-focused teaching
• Committed to inclusive, high-aspiration pedagogy for all pupils
• Passionate about continuous learning and collaborative teaching
• Confidence with formative assessment and personalised planning

Why Join This Richmond School?

• Visionary, supportive senior leadership invested in staff wellbeing
• High autonomy within a nurturing, student-centred framework
• Extensive mentoring and career development pathways
• Cutting-edge tech and resources to enliven learning
• Behaviour is excellent; children want to learn and succeed
• Warm, team-spirited colleagues and vibrant staff social life
• Boundless opportunities to drive change and lead innovation

Seize this unique opening as a Year 1 Teacher in Richmond and accelerate your teaching career in a school that cherishes ambition, collaboration, and creativity. Interview slots are being booked now—step into a transformative teaching environment where you’ll truly make an impact.