Job reference
Yr 1 Tach Folk_1764866805
Company Name
Salary
£30000 - £40000 per annum + + Benefits
Location
Folkestone
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
05/01/2026
Posted date
04/12/2025
Closing date
25/12/2025
Year 1 Teacher Folkestone
Academics are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Year 1 Teacher to join one of our supportive partner primary schools in Folkestone, East Kent. This is a wonderful opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about early learning and helping children make a confident start to their KS1 journey.
Why Academics?
We're proud to be a local education agency with a personal, relationship-focused approach. By visiting our schools and teachers in person, we ensure the perfect match between educators and learning environments.
What you'll do as a Year 1 Teacher:
* Plan, deliver, and assess creative and engaging lessons tailored to Year 1 learners
* Build a nurturing, inclusive classroom where children feel safe, valued, and inspired
* Support early reading, writing, phonics, and numeracy development
* Work closely with teaching assistants and support staff to enhance learning
* Encourage curiosity, early independence, and positive learning habits
* Communicate clearly and warmly with parents, carers, and colleagues
What we're looking for:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / Early Careers Teachers (ECT) welcome
* Experience teaching in KS1, ideally Year 1
* Strong classroom management and excellent communication
* A patient, caring, and proactive teaching style
* An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Apply Today
If you're an enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher ready to support young learners in a nurturing Folkestone school, we'd love to hear from you.