Year 1 Teacher

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference KS/TGYHS_1766048997
Closing date January 17, 2026
Location North London, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

KS1 Teacher - Year 1 (Islington) Location: Islington, London Role: Key Stage 1 Teacher (Year 1) School Type: 2 Form Entry Primary School Agency: Veritas Education (on behalf of the school) Start Date: January

Veritas Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-organised 2 form entry primary school in Islington for an experienced KS1 Teacher to take on a Year 1 class. This role requires a confident practitioner and is not suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

The Role:

  • Full class teaching responsibility for a Year 1 cohort

  • Planning and delivering engaging lessons aligned with the KS1 curriculum and phonics expectations

  • Managing behaviour effectively and creating a positive, structured learning environment

  • Supporting pupils with some SEN, ensuring learning is accessible and inclusive

  • Using ongoing assessment to track progress and inform planning

  • Working closely with the parallel class teacher and KS1 team

  • Building strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues

    • The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Hold QTS and have solid experience teaching in KS1, ideally Year 1

  • Be confident in behaviour management and setting clear expectations

  • Have a good understanding of supporting children with SEN in a mainstream setting

  • Be organised, resilient, and adaptable

  • Work well as part of a collaborative team

  • Have post-ECT teaching experience (essential)

    • The School Offers:

  • A supportive senior leadership team

  • Collaborative planning within a 2 form entry structure

  • A positive and inclusive school culture

  • Well-resourced classrooms and clear behaviour systems

  • Opportunities for professional development

    • This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced KS1 teacher looking to join a supportive school community in Islington.

    To apply, please send your CV or call Veritas for more information on 02030266150. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks in line with safer recruitment guidance.

    Veritas Education is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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