Job description **Job Title:** Qualified Year 1 Teacher (ECTs Welcome)
**Location:** Bolton, Greater Manchester - M26
**Start Date:** September 2025
**Salary:** Paid to MPS (Main Pay Scale)

**About Us:**
Aspire People is a leading education recruitment agency, committed to connecting skilled educators with rewarding school placements. We are currently seeking a passionate and motivated **Year 1 Teacher** to join a well-regarded primary school in **Bolton** from **September 2025**, to cover a maternity leave on a **long-term basis**.

**Job Description:**
We're looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to join the **Key Stage 1 team**, with a particular focus on **Year 1**. This position is ideal for someone who is confident with early learning frameworks and can create engaging, supportive learning environments. Strong classroom management and a genuine passion for teaching are essential.

**Newly Qualified Teachers (ECTs)** are encouraged to apply.

**Requirements:**

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Experience teaching in **KS1**, ideally in **Year 1**
* Strong classroom management and behaviour strategies
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to plan creative and differentiated lessons
* Commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment


**Responsibilities:**

* Deliver engaging, curriculum-based lessons tailored to Year 1 pupils
* Create a positive, structured classroom environment
* Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback
* Work collaboratively with other staff on planning, assessment, and school events
* Attend relevant training, staff meetings, and parent communication events
* Uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies consistently


**Benefits:**

* Daily rate: **£130 - £280**
* Holiday pay included
* Supportive and inclusive school environment
* Ongoing CPD opportunities
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
* Opportunities for future long-term or permanent roles


**How to Apply:**
If you're a committed and enthusiastic Year 1 Teacher ready to make a difference from **September 2025**, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your **CV** and a short **cover letter** outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role to **Mica at Aspire People**.


Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.