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Year 1 Primary teacher - Dagenham
Job role: Class teacher (full time)
Start date: September 2025 (or before)
Pay: M1 to M6 (£38,766 - £50,288)
Year group: Year 1
Location: Dagenham East (5 minute walk from Dagenham East district line station)
Tradewind are working with a supportive and friendly school in the heart of Dagenham, who are looking to appoint a Year 1 teacher for September. This school is two-form entry, providing planning support from a partner teacher and within phases. Additionally, the senior leadership team are friendly, knowledgeable and always present around the school. The school was named a "School of Excellence" for its role in supporting the well-being of its pupils, recognising its commitment to emotional well-being and creating an environment where children thrive. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, allowing pupils to build on their knowledge effectively
Skills & Experience of the Ideal Teacher:
- Proven experience in Year 1 or KS1 is desirable
- Experience teaching phonics and early reading through Letters and Sounds
- Strong classroom management and behaviour strategies
- Ability to deliver engaging lessons that support academic excellence
- Skilled in assessing pupil progress and using data to inform teaching
- Excellent communication with parents, colleagues, and leadership
Compliance Essentials
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
- Right to work in the UK
- Professional references covering the last 2 years
- CV that covers work history since leaving formal education
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
- Market-leading rates of pay through PAYE
- Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through the National College
- One-to-one support from an experienced educational consultant
- Referral bonuses - earn £100 for recommending a friend
- Long-standing partnerships with schools across London and beyond
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a fantastic school and shape young minds.Send your CV today to or call Zoe on (Option 2) for an informal chat.
