Year 1 Teacher Blackburn

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Job Branch & Location

Lancashire - Blackburn

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Teacher
Supply
£168.80 - £232.57 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

Justteachers is recruiting a dedicated Year 1 Teacher for a full time, long-term position starting in September 2026 at a welcoming primary school in the Blackburn area.
The school prides itself on fostering high standards of achievement alongside strong personal development. It provides a warm and inclusive environment where pupils are supported to grow in confidence and independence. Staff are committed to working collaboratively, creating a positive and forward-thinking culture focused on continuous improvement and high-quality teaching.

Key Skills and Attributes:

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum, supporting pupil progress in Year 1
    • Use assessment to identify gaps, track attainment, and inform future teaching
    • Support pupils in transitioning from EYFS to a more structured learning environment
    • Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment that promotes confidence and independence
    • Differentiate tasks and resources to meet a range of learning needs and abilities
    • Prepare pupils for Year 1 phonics screening and other early assessments
    • Provide clear feedback that helps pupils understand their next steps
    • Build strong relationships with pupils, promoting positive behaviour and a love of learning
    • Maintain high standards of behaviour and uphold school policies

Pre-requisites:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
• Recent experience teaching within KS1, preferably in Year 1
• Strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum, particularly early phonics and literacy development
• Experience supporting pupils transitioning from EYFS into KS1
• Enhanced DBS clearance with experience supporting diverse learning needs

 

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the form below

Job Reference: JT25ED154535

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01756 243 125

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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