Year 1 Teacher Outstanding School Lambeth January 2026 Start

An exceptional Year 1 Teacher opportunity is available at an Outstanding primary in Lambeth, commencing January 2026. This is a Full-Time Year 1 Teacher role, and the successful Year 1 Teacher will receive a full induction package starting before January 2026 and ongoing mentoring throughout the year. The Year 1 Teacher
will join a school that blends high expectations with warmth and creativity, and that expects the Year 1 Teacher appointed to help shape the Key Stage 1 curriculum from January 2026.

• Year 1 Teacher required to work on a Full-Time position

• Year 1 Teacher required to work within an Outstanding School in Lambeth

• Year 1 Teacher to join an experienced, supportive KS1 team from January 2026

School information

• Outstanding school in Lambeth with a strong track record and inclusive ethos.

• Excellent CPD, targeted coaching, and supportive senior leaders ready to work with the Year 1 Teacher.

• Small class sizes, strong parental engagement and modern facilities.

Year 1 Teacher responsibilities

• As the Year 1 Teacher, you will plan, deliver and assess high-quality, differentiated lessons that build strong foundations in phonics, reading, writing and number.


• The Year 1 Teacher will use assessment to inform teaching and run targeted interventions.


• The Year 1 Teacher will develop strong relationships with families and report progress in regular feedback meetings.


• The Year 1 Teacher will contribute to enrichment activities, pupil leadership and whole-school initiatives.

Year 1 Teacher requirements

• QTS (or equivalent) and recent KS1 experience as a Year 1 Teacher.


• Confident phonics practice and evidence of improving outcomes as a Year 1 Teacher.


• Strong classroom management and collaborative approach as a Year 1 Teacher.

Contract & start details

This is a Full-Time Year 1 Teacher post starting January 2026. The Full-Time Year 1 Teacher will begin pre-term planning and induction in the weeks before January 2026, and will be teaching full-time from January 2026 onward.

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