Year 1 Teacher | Merton

Are you an imaginative Year 1 Teacher keen to join a thriving Merton primary from January 2026? We are recruiting a Year 1 Teacher to deliver inspiring phonics, scaffolded writing and engaging mathematics from January 2026. The Year 1 Teacher will attend planning meetings before January 2026, join induction in January 2026, and be teaching from January 2026.

*** Year 1 Teacher Merton

*** Year 1 Teacher January 2026

*** Year 1 Teacher Permanent Role

Role summary - Year 1 Teacher

This Year 1 Teacher will deliver a sequence of lessons that secure essential early reading skills, confident number sense and independent learning behaviours. The Year 1 Teacher will model high-quality instruction, lead guided reading groups and run targeted interventions. The Year 1 Teacher will collaborate with the reception team to ensure smooth transition and will prepare learning resources ahead of January 2026.

Year 1 Teacher Requirements

• QTS/PGCE (or equivalent) and proven KS1 experience as the Year 1 Teacher.

• Strong, systematic phonics knowledge and effective behaviour strategies as the Year 1 Teacher.

• Availability for pre-term planning before January 2026, induction in January 2026, and to be in post from January 2026 as the Year 1 Teacher.

Year 1 Teacher Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver systematic phonics and guided reading as the Year 1 Teacher.

• Create sequenced writing and mathematics units that build fluency and reasoning as the Year 1 Teacher.

• Track progress, run timely interventions and communicate with families as the Year 1 Teacher. The Year 1 Teacher will take part in moderation and reporting cycles from January 2026 and will contribute to whole-school initiatives as the Year 1 Teacher.

Why apply? This Merton Year 1 Teacher role starting January 2026 offers a collaborative phase team, structured CPD and opportunities to shape early years progression. If you are a reflective Year 1 Teacher ready to start January 2026, please apply.

To be considered for this Year 1 Teacher position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.