Year 1 Teacher (QTS Required)
Key Stage 1 · Brent, Inner London · Full-time or Part-time
Salary (Inner London MPS)
£40,317 - £52,300
Daily rate (approx.)
£207 - £268/day
Pay structure
Weekly PAYE only
Start date
September 2026
Are you a passionate, QTS-qualified Year 1 teacher looking for your next role in Brent? This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Key Stage 1 team where phonics, early reading and a love of learning sit at the heart of every classroom.
About the role
Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with welcoming, well-organised primary schools across Brent to find a committed Year 1 Teacher for September 2026. Positions are available on a full-time or part-time basis.
Year 1 is a pivotal transition point between EYFS and Key Stage 1. Schools are looking for teachers who can bring structure, warmth and consistency as children take their first steps into formal learning. You will deliver the Primary National Curriculum with a strong focus on systematic synthetic phonics, early reading, writing and mathematics.
Planning is often shared across the year group, keeping workload manageable and expectations consistent. You will work closely with teaching assistants and SENCO staff to support pupils with SEND and EAL needs, within calm, routines-led classrooms and clear behaviour frameworks.
What we are looking for
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
Proven KS1 classroom experience, ideally in Year 1 or Reception
Strong phonics knowledge, including systematic synthetic phonics and the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check
Confident, positive approach to behaviour management and classroom routines
Experience differentiating for SEND, EAL and mixed-ability learners
Up-to-date safeguarding and child protection knowledge
Why teachers choose Tradewind
Transparent PAYE pay - weekly, with no umbrella companies or hidden deductions
Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses through The National College from day one
Real local knowledge of Brent schools and their leadership teams
Dedicated consultant support from your first conversation through to the end of your placement
Salary description
£207.00 - £268.00 per day