Year 1 Teacher – Exceptional Start at an Outstanding Tower Hamlets School

Step into a transformative Year 1 Teacher role in the heart of Tower Hamlets where innovation meets inspiration. If you are driven to ignite young minds and nurture wide-eyed curiosity, this is a chance to directly shape the learning journey of children at a dynamic and values-centred school. We seek passionate, impact-driven teachers ready to make a meaningful difference and to thrive among some of London’s most talented educators.

Joining as a Year 1 Teacher, you'll immerse yourself in an environment that celebrates both creative freedom and rigour, with meticulously planned curriculums and a relentless commitment to excellence. Our school’s nurturing ethos, first-rate mentorship, and prestigious development opportunities mean you’ll not only champion your own professional growth but also become a catalyst for outstanding pupil progress. Every day brings opportunities to lead, learn, and excel in a culture that rewards ambition and celebrates every success.

Key Highlights:

• Year 1 Teacher | Full-Time, permanent role on the Inner London MPS-UPS scale
• Salary: £40,317 – £62,496 per annum – unrivalled Inner London package
• Located in a thriving, well-connected part of Tower Hamlets
• Ofsted graded Outstanding – exemplary community reputation
• Outstanding, bespoke CPD tailored for rapid progression and leadership
• Ideal for UK-trained QTS teachers with Good/Outstanding references, ECTs welcome
• Modern facilities: creative breakout spaces, specialist intervention rooms
• Dynamic, supportive team with a track record of developing top-tier teachers

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering vibrant, imaginative lessons to an inquisitive Year 1 class
• Developing literacy and numeracy foundations through engaging, hands-on activities
• Differentiating instruction for SEND and EAL learners using evidence-based strategies
• Fostering outstanding behaviour and a love of learning across the classroom
• Coordinating with parents, leaders, and support staff for holistic pupil progress
• Assessing, tracking, and celebrating individual achievements to accelerate development

Ideal "Year 1 Teacher" for this Tower Hamlets School:

• UK-trained primary teacher with QTS (or on track to achieve by start date)
• Inspirational practitioner with a dedication to evidence-informed teaching
• Holds Good or Outstanding graded references from recent school placements
• Resilient, adaptable, and enthusiastic about driving rapid pupil progress
• ECTs welcome if passionate and committed to outstanding outcomes
• Experienced Year 1 Teachers who bring fresh ideas and reflective practice

Why Join This Tower Hamlets School?:

• Outstanding, visionary leadership team prioritising staff wellbeing and growth
• Collegiate ethos with a gifted, highly supportive team of educators
• Accelerated career pathways, including subject/curriculum leadership options
• Pupils who are eager, respectful, and love learning every day
• Regular, high-quality CPD and specialist mentoring for Year 1 Teachers
• Proactive parental engagement and an inclusive, forward-thinking community

Make your mark as a Year 1 Teacher in a school where ambition, creativity, and unwavering support shape exceptional educators and future leaders. Early applications are strongly encouraged – seize this rare chance to elevate your career in one of Tower Hamlets’ most sought-after settings.

How to Apply

Excited to inspire young minds in Tower Hamlets? Grab this unique Year 1 Teacher opportunity before it’s gone—applications are already being reviewed. Stand out by submitting your CV today and you could be invited to interview within days!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving East London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!