Year 1 Class Teacher

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

Start date:

Easter 2026 Permanent

Salary: M1 – M3

Would you like to join the ‘Barford family? What are we looking for?

Are you a creative and passionate Primary Teacher who loves bringing learning to life? Do you thrive in a vibrant classroom where every day brings new opportunities to spark curiosity and confidence?

We are seeking an exceptional Year 1 Class Teacher to join our ambitious staff team.

You’ll be leading a delightful Year 1 class at a crucial stage in their learning journey. This role is perfect for someone with experience in KS1 who has a strong understanding of the National Curriculum and a flair for creating engaging, memorable lessons.

• We’re looking for a teacher who is:
• Passionate about education and child development in KS1
• Reflective and adaptable in their teaching approach
• A strong communicator and collaborative team player
• Dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential
• Had experience delivering high quality phonic lessons

What can we offer you?

• A welcoming and friendly school environment, with happy, loving, enthusiastic and confident children who want to learn and succeed.
• A friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team and governing body.
• Strong support for your further professional development.
• This is a post with a class teaching allocation and release time for leadership responsibility in areas that would complement our already existing skillset.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on the following days. Please email Kaylee Lilly, our School Business Manager on  to register your interest.

Monday 26th January 2026 2pm

Monday 2nd February 2026 2pm

To apply, please send your completed application and recruitment monitoring form to  by 9th February 2026. Interviews will take place on 12th February 2026.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.