Year 1 Teacher

Job Description

On behalf of our client school, Tradewind are seeking an exceptional Year 1 teacher who is passionate about high-quality teaching and pupil growth.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has proven experience as an outstanding classroom teacher, especially in Key Stage 1
• Must have experience of Read, Write Inc and be able to deliver this
• Understands early childhood development and phonics instruction
• Can plan and adapt lessons to meet the diverse needs of all students
• Values teamwork and effectively coordinates with support staff to enhance learning
• Believes in hands-on learning and has high expectations for both themselves and their students
• Models high standards of teaching and professionalism for our school and partner schools
• Brings energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to their teaching

What the school can offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive school environment
• Opportunities for professional development and collaboration with partner schools
• A friendly community with dedicated and skilled staff

If you are passionate about providing the best for our pupils, we would love to hear from you!

Where: Wigan

When: January 2025

Role: Year 1 Teacher, Full-time, up to 12 months maternity cover

Pay: £125 - £199 per day, dependant on experience

Essential Requirements:

-QTS (Or an equivalent teaching qualification)

-Excellent references to support previous experience in KS1 (ideally in a Year 1 class)

-A CV that covers full employment history with any CV gaps explained

-The right to work in the UK

All candidates for posts will be asked to provide suitable references and undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you feel you meet the requirements and would like to be considered for this exciting Year 1 Teacher position, please call Lindsey ASAP on or email

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment / SANZA Teaching Agency / Accelerate Teaching;

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer