Job Advert: Year 1 Class Teacher
Location: Sutton
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: January 2026 â?? July 2026 (rest of the academic year)
Salary: MPS
About the RoleWe are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and creative
Year 1 Class Teacher to join our friendly and supportive primary school in Sutton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to make a real impact in the classroom and support our pupils as they progress through their early years of education.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, ensuring excellent progress for all pupils, and contributing positively to our warm school community.
Key Responsibilities- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and appropriately differentiated lessons in line with the Year 1 curriculum.
- Create a positive, nurturing learning environment that promotes independence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
- Use a range of teaching strategies to engage all learners, including those with SEND or EAL needs.
- Support the transition from the Early Years Foundation Stage into Key Stage 1, ensuring continuity and progression.
Assessment & Marking- Carry out effective assessment for learning, both formative and summative.
- Mark and provide high-quality, constructive feedback in line with the schoolâ??s marking and assessment policy.
- Track and monitor pupil progress, identifying next steps and planning appropriate interventions where necessary.
- Prepare and share accurate assessment data with senior leaders and parents.
Classroom & Behaviour Management- Establish and maintain excellent behaviour management using positive strategies.
- Ensure pupils feel safe, valued, and supported.
- Maintain an organised, stimulating classroom environment, including displays that celebrate pupil work and promote learning.
Why Horizon Teachers?- A team of specialist education consultants with many years of experience and including many ex-teachers
- We provide interview preparation and guidance throughout your job search.
- We are currently having our busiest year & placing more teachers & support staff than ever before
Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group.
