Year 1 Leader - DQ Campus

Year 1 Leader – DQ Campus – Required August 2026

Closing date of applications
: 18th January 2026

Start date
: 18th January 2026

Date Contract Ends
:
Unknown

Subject
:
Primary

Role
:
Head of Year

Level
:
Ages 4‑11 / Primary

Curriculum
:
English National

Positions available
: 1

Contract type
:
Permanent

Vacancy type
:
Full Time

Salary
:
Teachers Pay scale M1‑M6 + Annual Allowance + POR

• Deliver outstanding learning experiences for Year 1 students, focusing on learning, enrichment, and wellbeing.
• Lead and develop a high quality Year 1 curriculum aligned to the English National Curriculum.
• Be a reflective practitioner, supporting colleagues through coaching and sharing best practice.
• Maintain positive pastoral care as the first point of contact for form tutors.
• Contribute to the broader school life through co‑curricular and community events.
• Support the school’s Mission, Vision and Motto, and uphold safeguarding policies.

• Qualified Teacher status (UK or UK‑recognised).
• PGCE,
  
  B.Ed or equivalent teaching qualification.
• High level of emotional intelligence, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience.
• Experience working with Primary/Year 1 students.
• Evidence of curriculum planning, assessment, and pastoral care.
• Experience in an international or expatriate school is an advantage.

• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic.
• Strong commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
• High expectations for self and students, empathy and sense of humour.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.

• High quality teaching support and professional development.
• Strong sense of community and collaborative culture.
• Safeguarding and safeguarding checks as required.

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