Year 1 Class Teacher

We are a thriving, oversubscribed Catholic Primary School in Barnet with a strong reputation for academic excellence and pastoral care. As a two -form entry school with a highly successful Nursery, we take pride in providing a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where children flourish spiritually, academically, and emotionally. Staff, pupils, and Governors all share a deep sense of community and pride in our achievements.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Year 1 Class Teacher to join our dedicated team on a maternity cover basis (with potential extension up to November 2026). You’ll play a key role in shaping the learning journey of our youngest KS1 pupils, ensuring they develop a love for learning while meeting their academic milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and differentiated lessons.

• Support pupils’ progress in line with the KS1 curriculum.

• Foster a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and Governors.

• Contribute to the wider life of the school community.

About You

• We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Has experience or a strong interest in KS1 teaching.

• Brings creativity, energy, and commitment to the role.

• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and communication skills.

• Shares our ethos of supporting pupils to grow both academically and emotionally.

Why Join Us?

• A welcoming, supportive school community.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• A fantastic team of collaborative staff.

• A well -resourced, forward -thinking learning environment.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach -Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in -house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach -Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.