Year 1 Teacher

Permanent
full-time
job
recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference leon5423_1763969441

Closing date December 24, 2025

Location South East London, United Kingdom

Type
Full-Time

Status
Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Year 1 Class Teacher

Location: Southwark, South London Position: Year 1 Primary Teacher Start Date: December 2025 Pay: £3,500 - £4,500 per month

Veritas Education is delighted to be working with a warm, community-centred primary school in Southwark to recruit a passionate and dedicated Year 1 Class Teacher to join their team from December 2025.

This OFSTED-rated 'Good' school is highly regarded for its inclusive ethos, engaging curriculum, and strong commitment to ensuring every child thrives academically and personally. The successful candidate will take responsibility for a Year 1 class, delivering high-quality, inspiring lessons that nurture curiosity, independence, and a love of learning at this crucial early stage.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated teacher who enjoys creating dynamic KS1 lessons, building strong relationships with pupils and their families, and contributing positively to the wider school community.

The Ideal Year 1 Teacher Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
• Experience teaching in a primary school (desirable, but ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply)
• A solid understanding of the KS1 curriculum and early assessment expectations

Main Responsibilities Include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons tailored to Year 1 learners
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where all pupils feel safe and valued
• Monitoring, assessing, and recording pupil progress to support effective teaching and learning

Why Work With This School?

• A friendly, collaborative staff team with a strong sense of community
• Supportive, forward-thinking leadership committed to staff wellbeing and development
• Excellent CPD and ongoing training opportunities

How to Apply:

If you are an enthusiastic, committed Year 1 Teacher ready to make a meaningful impact in a thriving Southwark primary school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Veritas Education for more information on 020 3026 6150.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'