Year 1 Class Teacher – Swindon
Pay: M1 – M6
Are you an inspiring Key Stage 1 Teacher ready to take on an exciting new challenge? A welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in Swindon is seeking a Year 1 Teacher to guide a class of 28 enthusiastic learners through this pivotal stage of their education.
This large, vibrant school is celebrated for its ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (January 2024), strong leadership, and collaborative culture. With a clear focus on creativity, high standards, and inclusive values, it offers the perfect environment to grow professionally while making a real impact.
The school core values-Respect, Empathy, Determination and Kindness-are woven into every aspect of school life, creating a positive and inspiring atmosphere for both staff and pupils. You’ll join a team that values innovation, wellbeing, and professional development.
The Role:
- Year 1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
- Start Date: January 2026
- Full-time position ** school can also accommodate a 2 day a week arrangement**
- Work in a dynamic, supportive environment that encourages creativity and collaboration.
If you’re passionate about helping young learners thrive and want to work in a school that values your ideas and expertise, apply today and take the next step in your teaching career!
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a motivated and caring KS1 teacher who brings energy, creativity, and a child-centred approach to the classroom. Ideally, you will have:
- Experience teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Year 1
- Strong classroom management and planning skills
- A warm, inclusive teaching style that supports all learners
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- A current Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Your Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons
- Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
- Support pupils’ academic progress and personal development
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and carers
- Contribute to school-wide initiatives and enrichment activities
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- The school has a great team and a really supportive atmosphere.
- There’s on-site parking and easy bus links, so getting there is simple.
- You’ll be part of something genuinely rewarding, helping students grow in confidence and ability.
- Monarch Education offers ongoing support, training, and opportunities to progress.
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
- opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- free Safeguarding training
- refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
- online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Important Information:
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
- Equal Opportunities – Monarch
- Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
- This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
