Jobs in Trinity

Year 1 Class Teacher

Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026

Are you an enthusiastic, creative and committed teacher looking to inspire young learners at the start of their primary journey?

We are seeking an outstanding and dedicated Year 1 Class Teacher to join our warm, welcoming and ambitious two-form entry Church of England primary school in South London from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive staff team where high expectations, excellent teaching and Christian values underpin everything we do.

About the Role

As our new Year 1 teacher, you will:

Deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences that inspire curiosity and a love of learning.
Support pupils in making a successful transition from the Early Years Foundation Stage into Key Stage 1.
Create an inclusive, stimulating and nurturing classroom environment where every child can flourish.
Work collaboratively with your Year 1 teaching partner and wider Key Stage 1 team to plan and deliver an exciting curriculum.
Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all children.
Has a secure understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum and effective early reading and phonics practice.
Is passionate about children's learning, wellbeing and personal development.
Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
Works well as part of a team and is keen to contribute to the wider life of the school.
Will actively support the Christian ethos and values of our Church of England school. Applicants do not need to be practising Christians, but should be committed to promoting and respecting the school's distinctive Christian character.

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers as well as enthusiastic Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

We Offer
A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community.
Friendly, dedicated and experienced colleagues who work collaboratively.
Motivated, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
High-quality professional development and opportunities for career progression.
A well-resourced learning environment.
Strong leadership with a clear vision for continuous improvement.
A commitment to staff wellbeing and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic teacher who will help our children thrive academically, socially and spiritually.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks