Job description
Job Title: Year 1 Teacher
Location: Nottingham (NG1)
Salary: £150 – £230 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you a passionate Year 1 Teacher ready to inspire young learners at a crucial stage of their development?
GSL Education are seeking enthusiastic and committed Year 1 Teachers to work in schools across Nottingham (NG1).
As a Year 1 Teacher, you will deliver structured yet creative lessons that build confidence, independence, and a love for learning. This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurturing and engaging educator to support pupils as they develop key foundational skills.
Responsibilities of a Year 1 Teacher:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Key Stage 1 curriculum
- Support pupils’ development in phonics, literacy, and numeracy
- Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
- Use creative teaching strategies to engage and motivate young learners
- Assess, monitor, and track student progress effectively
- Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
- Work closely with teaching assistants and staff to support learning
- Build strong relationships with parents and carers
Year 1 Teacher Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Experience teaching in EYFS or Key Stage 1 is desirable
- Strong understanding of early learning and phonics development
- A patient, creative, and nurturing teaching approach
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills
- A genuine passion for primary education
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Year 1 Teacher” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.