Year 1 Teacher

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Year 1 Teacher – Primary School | Bushey | September 2026 Start

Location: Bushey, HertfordshireStart Date: September 2026Contract Type: Full-time (permanent or long-term, depending on candidate)

This role would suit both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers looking to begin or continue their teaching journey in a supportive school environment.

A welcoming and vibrant primary school in Bushey is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting children through a crucial stage of their early education.

About the RoleAs a Year 1 Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and creative lessons that build on pupils’ Early Years experiences and support a smooth transition into Key Stage 1. You will foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all children feel supported and motivated to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in line with the Key Stage 1 curriculum
• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Use a range of assessment strategies to monitor progress and inform teaching
• Create a stimulating and safe classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents

What the School Offers

• A supportive and friendly staff team
• Engaged and enthusiastic pupils
• Access to high-quality resources and facilities
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience teaching in Key Stage 1 (or strong relevant training experience)
• Understand the importance of transition from EYFS to KS1
• Be creative, adaptable, and passionate about teaching
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills

Apply TodayIf you are committed to inspiring young learners and making a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you. Early applications are encouraged.

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.Full assistance provided. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.