Year 1/2 Teacher (0.8FT)

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Are you a passionate primary teacher looking for your next opportunity?

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Year 1/2 Class Teacher to join a welcoming primary school community in Stroud for a fixed-term period from 2 November until Christmas 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about helping young learners build confidence, develop a love of learning and achieve their full potential. Working four days a week, Monday to Thursday, you will take on full teaching responsibilities for a mixed Year 1/2 class, ensuring continuity of learning and a positive classroom experience for every child.

About the school

Situated in the beautiful Golden Valley area near Stroud, the school is a small, friendly and nurturing primary setting where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive.

The school prides itself on creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment in which children can develop curiosity, resilience and independence. With a strong sense of community and positive relationships at its heart, the school works closely with families to support pupils' learning, wellbeing and personal development.

Learning is broad, engaging and designed to meet the needs of every child. Alongside a strong focus on reading, writing and mathematics, pupils are encouraged to explore their creativity, develop their understanding of the world and take part in enriching learning experiences.

Kindness, respect, courage, friendship and responsibility are central to the school's ethos, helping children grow into confident, considerate and enthusiastic learners.

The role

As the Year 1/2 Class Teacher, you will have full responsibility for the teaching and learning of your class throughout the placement. Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and delivering engaging, high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum.

Adapting teaching to meet the varied needs, abilities and learning styles of pupils.

Assessing and monitoring progress to ensure all children are supported and challenged appropriately.

Creating a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.

Supporting pupils' academic progress, confidence and social development.

Working collaboratively with colleagues and maintaining positive relationships with parents and carers.

Contributing to the wider life and values of the school.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for a teacher who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Has experience teaching within Key Stage 1, ideally across Year 1 and Year 2.

Is confident taking full classroom and teaching responsibility.

Has high expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and wellbeing.

Can deliver creative, engaging lessons that inspire a love of learning.

Is organised, adaptable and able to build positive relationships quickly.

Shares a commitment to inclusion, teamwork and helping every child succeed.

What the role offers

A part-time, 0.8 FTE teaching position.

A four-day working week, Monday to Thursday.

A welcoming and supportive school environment.

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils during a key stage in their education.

A short-term placement running from 2 November until Christmas 2026.

Interested?

If you are an enthusiastic and committed primary teacher available for this fixed-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please get in touch to find out more about the role and the application process.

Please note: This is a temporary teaching position with full class-teaching responsibilities.

Safeguarding Statement

Thrive Education Recruitment Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.