Year 1 Teacher – Leeds

Year 1 Teacher – Leeds | The Education Network
Location: Leeds
Job Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | Long-Term | Day-to-Day Supply
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £160–£190 per day (dependent on experience)
About the Role
The Education Network is working in partnership with a number of primary schools across Leeds and surrounding areas to recruit dedicated and enthusiastic Year 1 Teachers.
This role is ideal for a teacher who has a strong understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum and a passion for supporting pupils through the crucial transition from EYFS into Year 1. You will be responsible for delivering engaging, creative lessons that support both academic progress and personal development.
We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) as well as experienced teachers, with opportunities available to suit your availability and career goals.
What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Experience teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Year 1
  • Strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and phonics
  • Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
  • A positive, inclusive, and engaging teaching style
  • Flexibility, reliability, and professionalism

What We Offer

• A wide range of Year 1 teaching roles in Leeds to match your preferences
  • Competitive daily rates (£140–£190)
  • Support from a dedicated Leeds-based education consultant
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
  • Access to CPD, training, and ongoing professional development
  • Personalised career guidance and job-matching support

About The Education Network – Leeds
The Education Network is a trusted education recruitment agency with over 25 years of combined experience in the education sector. We work closely with primary schools across Leeds and West Yorkshire, matching skilled teachers with supportive schools where they can make a real difference.
We pride ourselves on delivering an honest, efficient, and high-quality service, providing ongoing support and professional development to our teachers.
Safeguarding & Compliance
The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and our Compliance+ safer recruitment standards.
We are an equal opportunities employer and act as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 days.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.