Year 1 Class Teacher
Job description
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Are you an experienced Year 1 Class Teacher who is thinking about a fresh start after the May half-term break, or from the new academic year in September?
Academics are a leading national education agency that specialises in the recruitment of temporary supply teachers.
For teachers who are seeking flexible ad-hoc work, supply is the perfect solution! Even for those teachers who are perhaps looking for a smooth transition back into a long-term role, or an ECT who is looking to be introduced to prospective schools in Stoke-on-Trent & Newcastle-under-Lyme; you will ultimately have the opportunity to get back into the classroom!
What can Academics offer a Year 1 Class Teacher:
- Large partnership and client base of primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent & Newcastle-under-Lyme.
- CPD opportunities.
- Help build your reputation for future employers.
- Daily, short, & long term placements within Key Stage 1 (KS1).
- Competitive pay rates.
- Your own dedicated consultant to offer advice and guidance, and to help you with your career
Please be aware that your daily rate will be dependent upon experience, prior qualifications, training, and the client rate that is currently available.
The ideal applicant will have:
- UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Previous experience working in UK primary schools.
- Strong knowledge of the curriculum.
- Have a proven track record of working with students in Key Stage 1.
- A flexible, positive, and professional approach.
- The ability to quickly build rapport with learners and staff.
- Strong classroom & behaviour management skills.
If you are a Year 1 Teacher who is interested in short & long-term supply, please click the APPLY NOW button below to submit your most up to date CV for immediate review.
We are an agency that are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of our staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, which include an enhanced DBS check, full work history, references and an interview.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the role
📊 Quantify your KS1 experience: "Taught 28 Year 1 pupils, achieving 85% phonics screening pass rate"
🌐 Emphasise your flexibility and adaptability as supply teaching requires quick adjustment to different school environments
🎯 Showcase specific Year 1 curriculum knowledge including phonics, early reading, and numeracy foundations
🤝 Demonstrate your ability to quickly build rapport with both students and staff in temporary placements
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- •Delivered Year 1 curriculum to 30 pupils across 12 different primary schools, maintaining 92% lesson observation ratings
- •Implemented phonics screening preparation programmes achieving 88% pass rates across KS1 cohorts
- •Managed challenging behaviour incidents in supply roles, reducing disruption time by 40% through consistent approach
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Year 1 Class Teacher position with Academics in Stoke-on-Trent. With my QTS qualification and proven experience in Key Stage 1 teaching, I am well-positioned to deliver effective supply cover across your primary school partnerships.
My background in primary education includes extensive Year 1 classroom experience, where I have developed strong curriculum knowledge and behaviour management skills essential for working with 5-6 year olds. I understand the importance of quickly establishing rapport with both pupils and staff in temporary placements.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you adapt your Year 1 teaching approach when entering a new classroom environment?
- ›What strategies do you use for phonics teaching in Year 1?
- ›How do you assess Year 1 pupils' progress in a short-term placement?
- ›What behaviour management techniques work best with 5-6 year olds?
- ›How do you ensure continuity of learning when covering for another teacher?
Behavioural
- ›Describe a time when you had to quickly adapt to a challenging classroom situation
- ›How do you build relationships with pupils when you're only there temporarily?
- ›Tell me about a time you dealt with difficult behaviour in a Year 1 class
- ›How do you handle working with different teaching styles across various schools?
- ›Describe how you've contributed to a school's safeguarding culture
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Describe a time when you had to quickly adapt to a challenging classroom situation
How do you build relationships with pupils when you're only there temporarily?