Year 1 - Homeroom Teacher

Summary:
We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Year 1 Homeroom Teacher to support children’s academic, social, and emotional development. The successful candidate will create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom where young learners build foundational skills, curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. The teacher will work in partnership with families and colleagues and uphold the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.

Job Responsibility:
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons aligned with the school curriculum and learning objectives.
- Teach core subjects and support children in developing literacy, numeracy, communication, and independent learning skills.
- Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that respects individual needs, backgrounds, and abilities.
- Monitor and assess students’ progress, maintain accurate records, and provide constructive feedback to students and families.
- Identify learning or wellbeing concerns and collaborate with parents, support staff, and school leaders to address them.
- Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and respectful relationships.
- Maintain clear and regular communication with families about students’ learning and development.
- Participate in team meetings, school events, professional development, and curriculum planning.
- Follow all school policies, procedures, and professional standards.
- **Safeguarding and child protection:** Put students’ safety and welfare first; follow the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies, code of conduct, and reporting procedures; remain alert to signs of abuse, neglect, bullying, or other concerns; report concerns promptly to the designated safeguarding lead; record and share information factually and confidentially through approved channels; maintain appropriate professional boundaries; and never promise a student secrecy when they disclose a concern.
- Complete required safeguarding training and cooperate with any safeguarding inquiries in line with school procedures and applicable laws.

Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant subject, with a recognized teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching early primary or Year 1 students is preferred.
- Understanding of child development and effective teaching approaches for young learners.
- Ability to plan engaging lessons, differentiate instruction, and support varied learning needs.
- Strong classroom management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Patience, empathy, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to children’s learning and wellbeing.
- Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
- Successful completion of applicable background checks and willingness to meet the school’s safeguarding requirements.

Strong classroom management and positive behavior guidance
- Ability to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons for Year 1
- Knowledge of early literacy, numeracy, and foundational learning strategies
- Ability to assess student progress and adapt instruction to individual needs
- Effective communication and collaboration with students, parents, and colleagues
- Patience, empathy, creativity, and a nurturing approach
- Ability to create an inclusive, safe, and supportive classroom environment
- Knowledge of child development and social-emotional learning
- Proficiency in using educational technology and classroom resources
- Commitment to safeguarding and child protection policies, including recognizing and reporting concerns in accordance with school procedures
- Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and promote student wellbeing
- Strong organization, record-keeping, and time-management skills