Year 1 Teacher

Job Description:

A thriving, well-resourced primary in the heart of Market Harborough is seeking a warm and reflective Year 1 Teacher to join their caring and creative KS1 team. With a reputation for strong pastoral care, inclusive teaching and rich enrichment experiences, the school is looking for a teacher who can balance nurture and structure during this pivotal transition year.

Location: Market Harborough
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025

Children here come to school happy and ready to learn. The school maintains high expectations within a calm and caring framework, and staff benefit from visible leadership, weekly shared PPA and embedded phonics systems. You’ll have access to regular professional development and opportunities to help shape KS1 curriculum planning.

The school is looking for a teacher who:

• Understands the developmental needs of Year 1 learners

• Brings creativity and patience into phonics and early writing

• Is collaborative, gentle, and consistent in behaviour routines

• Can foster both independence and belonging in young learners

Apply now to join a joyful, well-led school that values kindness, creativity and the magic of early learning.