Year 1/2 Teacher – 4 Days Per Week – November 2026

YO7 Area – Thirsk – £121.50 to £150 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Key Stage 1 Teacher to join our successful supply team and work within a welcoming primary school in the YO7 Thirsk area.

This is a four-day-per-week role, working within a Year 1/2 class in an engaging and supportive Key Stage 1 setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, creative, and age-appropriate learning experiences, with a particular focus on phonics, early reading, and supporting pupils to make good progress.

The role will commence in November 2026.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.

The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position is Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Previous experience teaching within a Year 1, Year 2, or mixed Year 1/2 setting is highly desirable.

The Role

Working as part of a supportive and experienced teaching team, the desired Year 1/2 Teacher will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing engaging learning opportunities that meet the needs of all pupils.

Responsibilities may include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, creative, and age-appropriate lessons across the Key Stage 1 curriculum.

• Teaching a mixed Year 1/2 class, adapting learning to meet the needs and abilities of pupils across both year groups.

• Delivering high-quality phonics teaching and ensuring pupils develop secure phonics knowledge and skills.

• Providing effective early reading provision to support pupils in developing fluency, accuracy, comprehension, and a love of reading.

• Assessing pupils' learning regularly and using this information to adapt teaching and provision.

• Identifying gaps in learning and implementing appropriate strategies to support pupils in making good progress.

• Creating a safe, inclusive, stimulating, and supportive classroom environment.

• Differentiating learning activities to meet the individual needs and abilities of pupils.

• Supporting pupils' development across all areas of the curriculum, including literacy and numeracy.

• Observing, assessing, and recording pupils' progress and development.

• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence, and resilience.

• Working closely with Teaching Assistants and the wider school team to ensure consistent and effective support for all pupils.

• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.

• Contributing positively to the wider life of the school community.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Key Stage 1 practitioner with strong phonics knowledge, confident in delivering high-quality early reading provision and able to assess, adapt, and tailor teaching to ensure all pupils are supported to achieve their potential.

The School

This welcoming primary school in the YO7 Thirsk area is seeking a committed Year 1/2 Teacher to join its dedicated team.

The school prides itself on its friendly, supportive staff team and its strong, inclusive ethos, where pupils are encouraged to learn, explore, and develop in a safe and nurturing environment.

Leaders are committed to providing high-quality education and ensuring pupils have the best possible start to their education. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Key Stage 1 teacher to join a collaborative team and make a positive contribution to pupils' learning, particularly in the vital areas of phonics and early reading.

Requirements

To be considered for the Year 1/2 Teacher position, you will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Be an experienced Key Stage 1 practitioner.

• Have previous experience teaching in Year 1, Year 2, or a mixed Year 1/2 class.

• Have strong knowledge and experience of teaching phonics.

• Be confident in delivering high-quality early reading provision.

• Have a proven ability to support pupils to make good progress in reading and across the wider curriculum.

• Be able to effectively assess pupils' learning, identify gaps, and adapt provision to meet individual needs.

• Have a strong understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum and the developmental needs of pupils.

• Be confident planning, delivering, and assessing engaging, age-appropriate learning opportunities.

• Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Have high expectations for pupils' learning, progress, and wellbeing.

• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

• Have a genuine passion for primary education and early literacy.

• Be creative, enthusiastic, adaptable, and proactive.

• Be available to work four days per week in the YO7 Thirsk area.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education Offers

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly through our in-house payroll team using the PAYE system.

• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations).

• FREE training and professional development opportunities, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Educare training.

• Regular social events with complimentary food and drinks.

• Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support throughout your placement.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Key Stage 1 Teacher with a strong background in phonics and early reading and are looking for a rewarding four-day-per-week opportunity in the YO7 Thirsk area, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Teesside Primary team on 01642 243843 or email teesside@visionforeducation.co.uk.

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