Primary Teacher - Key Stage 1

The Role A well-established and welcoming primary school in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Key Stage 1 Teacher to take on a Year 1 class from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term position with strong potential to become permanent. The school has a supportive leadership team, well-behaved pupils, and a collaborative staff culture. This role is ideal for a teacher who is confident delivering the KS1 curriculum. Key Responsibilities • Plan and deliver engaging and creative lessons for a Year 1 class • Assess and track pupil progress in line with KS1 expectations • Support pupils’ academic and social development • Differentiate lessons to meet a range of abilities • Maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment • Work closely with teaching assistants and year group colleagues The Ideal Candidate • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) • Has recent experience teaching in Key Stage 1 (ideally Year 1) • Demonstrates strong classroom and behaviour management • Has a solid understanding of the KS1 curriculum and phonics • Is enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to pupil progress Desirable • Experience with phonics schemes (e.g. Read Write Inc, Letters and Sounds) • Experience preparing pupils for KS1 assessments • Experience supporting pupils with additional needs (SEN) What the School Offers • Supportive and approachable leadership team • Well-resourced classrooms • Positive working environment • Opportunities for long-term progression Apply Now If you are a Key Stage 1 Teacher looking for a long-term role in Welwyn Garden City from September, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for more information. About Certus Education Certus Education is a specialist education recruitment agency working with primary, secondary, and SEN schools across London. We take a personalised and consultative approach, matching teachers with roles that suit their experience and career goals while supporting them throughout the recruitment process.