Year 1 Teacher
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Year 1 Teacher - Barnet Borough - September Start
We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a warm and welcoming Jewish primary school in the Barnet borough. This is a 3-form entry school with a genuinely lovely atmosphere and a strong sense of community.
The school prides itself on offering a rich and balanced curriculum, supported by specialist teachers in Jewish Studies, Music, and PE. From the end of October, the school day finishes at lunchtime, providing an excellent work-life balance.
This role is for a Year 1 class teacher, starting in September through to December, with the potential to lead to future opportunities within the school.
The school warmly welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those who are committed to supporting and embracing the Jewish ethos and culture of the school.
Please note: Only qualified teachers with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) will be considered for this role.
What's on offer:
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Strong leadership and collaborative staff team
- Opportunity for ongoing work beyond the initial contract
- Competitive daily rate: £180-£220, depending on experience
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving and supportive school community.
To apply, please send your CV to:
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required and non-negotiable for the role
📚 Emphasise any experience with Jewish Studies or multicultural education to show alignment with the school's ethos
🎯 Showcase your Year 1 and Key Stage 1 expertise, particularly EYFS transition and phonics teaching methods
🤝 Demonstrate cultural awareness and commitment to embracing diverse educational environments
⏰ Mention your availability for September start and flexibility for contract extension opportunities
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- •Delivered Year 1 curriculum to 28 pupils across literacy and numeracy, achieving 92% phonics screening pass rate
- •Collaborated with 3 specialist teachers in Jewish Studies, Music and PE to create integrated learning experiences
- •Managed classroom behaviour and learning for mixed-ability Year 1 class, supporting 6 SEN pupils with differentiated approaches
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Year 1 Teacher position at your Jewish primary school in Barnet. With my QTS qualification and proven Year 1 teaching experience, I am excited to contribute to your 3-form entry school's warm community atmosphere and support the Jewish ethos that defines your educational approach.
My background in Key Stage 1 curriculum delivery and phonics instruction has prepared me to make an immediate impact in your Year 1 classroom. I am particularly drawn to your collaborative approach with specialist teachers and the excellent work-life balance offered through the lunchtime finish schedule from October.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you support children transitioning from EYFS to Year 1?
- ›What phonics schemes have you used and how do you adapt them?
- ›How do you plan and deliver the Year 1 curriculum across core subjects?
- ›What assessment methods do you use to track Year 1 progress?
- ›How do you differentiate learning for varying abilities in Year 1?
Behavioural
- ›How would you embrace and support the Jewish ethos of our school?
- ›Describe a time you worked collaboratively with specialist teachers
- ›How do you build relationships with parents from diverse backgrounds?
- ›Tell me about a challenging behaviour situation you managed in Year 1
- ›How do you maintain work-life balance in teaching roles?
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
How would you embrace and support the Jewish ethos of our school?
Describe a time you worked collaboratively with specialist teachers