Full Time Year 1 Teacher - September 2026

Year 1 Teacher – Watford

A forward-thinking primary school in Watford is seeking a motivated and energetic Year 1 Teacher to join their team full-time.

This role is perfect for a teacher who enjoys helping children transition into Key Stage 1 while making learning engaging, exciting and meaningful.

The school welcomes applications from teachers across the pay scale from ECT to M6.

The ideal candidate will:

• Deliver creative and inspiring lessons
• Have strong phonics knowledge and KS1 experience
• Create a supportive and engaging classroom atmosphere
• Encourage children to become confident learners
• Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning

What the school can offer:

• A collaborative and welcoming teaching team
• Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Excellent classroom support
• Competitive pay from ECT to M6

To apply, please send your CV to joanna.gandhi@protocol-education.com

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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