Year 1 Teacher

Job Description

Exciting Teaching Opportunity starting in February 2026!

Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic teacher ready for a new challenge? Flourish Education is delighted to be recruiting a dedicated Year 1 Class Teacher to join a welcoming and community-focused primary school in Redditch, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

This is a full-time position beginning February 2026, for the remaining academic year. 
The school is a vibrant setting that places a strong emphasis on inclusive learning, excellent behaviour, and fostering early development. You will be joining a highly supportive and collaborative staff team committed to creating a safe, engaging, and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive.

As a Year 1 Teacher, your responsibilities will include:
  • Planning and delivering creative, high-quality lessons in line with the curriculum
  • Supporting children’s personal, social, emotional, and academic development
  • Observing and assessing pupil progress to inform the next steps in learning
  • Building strong relationships with pupils, parents, and staff
  • Maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment that encourages exploration and curiosity
  • Attending staff meetings
Requirements for this Year 1 Teacher role:
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Experience previously teaching across Key Stage One (KS1)
  • A deep understanding of the KS1 curriculum and child development
  • A warm, patient, and proactive approach to teaching
  • Strong communication and classroom management skills

What Flourish Education Offers You:
  • Competitive daily rate: £162.30 to £223.62 (equivalent to £31,650 to £43,607 annually)
  • Flexible PAYE pay options
  • Holiday pay (12.07% for PAYE candidates)
  • Pension contributions
  • Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training
  • £100 welcome bonus
  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme
  • Dedicated support throughout the application and placement process

This Year 1 Class Teacher role is based in Redditch, easily accessible from surrounding areas such as Mappleborough Green, Studley, Ullenhall and Sambourne. The school benefits from on-site parking and excellent local transport links.

Apply today to become part of a supportive, forward-thinking school community. For more information or to apply, contact Miah at 0121 423 3557. We look forward to hearing from you!

Legal:
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education acts as an employment business and an employment agency.

















































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