Year 1 Class Teacher - Lambeth Primary

5th January start
Full Time
Posted about 3 hours ago
Expiring 17th July
Lambeth, London
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Year 1 Class Teacher – Full Time (January to July) 📍 South West London (Stockwell / Oval area) 💰 Paid to scale – Inner London MPS Are you a passionate and committed teacher looking for a rewarding new role in a warm, inclusive school community? The school is seeking an excellent Year 1 Class Teacher to join the team from January through to July on a full-time basis (5 days per week). This is a full class teacher role with planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time given. You’ll work with a small, supportive staff team who share high expectations for pupils and each other. We’re looking for a teacher who: Demonstrates strong classroom and behaviour management Is confident supporting children with special educational needs Maintains high expectations for learning, behaviour and progress Can create a positive, structured and engaging classroom environment Is reflective, proactive and a strong communicator with colleagues and parents The school is offering trial days this term, giving you the chance to get to know the children, the staff and the school culture before starting in January. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who thrives on building relationships, setting high standards, and making a lasting impact on pupils’ learning. Please express interest if you are interested in a Y1 teacher role from September. Best wishes, Quinn @ Zen - 020 4586 4393
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This welcoming primary school provides a happy, safe, and nurturing environment where everyone is encouraged to do their very best. Committed to fostering a positive community, the school promotes a caring and respectful ethos rooted in Christian values. Our vision is to inspire children to become confident individuals who are excited about learning and curious about the world around them. We aim for all pupils to achieve high academic standards, embracing the motto ‘Reach for the Stars’ and beyond. We work closely with parents to ensure each child receives an enriched and balanced curriculum that underpins our core values of faithfulness, joy, kindness, peace, love, and perseverance. Our dedicated teaching staff strive for excellence, fostering lively, enquiring minds and supporting pupils to develop questioning skills and independence. We prioritise personal development alongside academic achievement, helping children build confidence and relevant life skills. The school fosters a collaborative atmosphere, valuing the contributions of all members of our community. We uphold high standards of behaviour and model respectful conduct. Our learning environment is designed to be happy, stimulating, secure, and well cared for by everyone. Throughout the curriculum, we incorporate opportunities to explore what it means to be kind, caring, thoughtful, and respectful citizens.

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Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

We cover all subjects taught in primary and secondary schools - if you're not sure if we can help you with what you're looking for, please register and arrange to speak to a member of our Teacher Success team.

Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

What roles do you cover?

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