Year 1 Teacher

🌟 Year 1 Teacher – Fridays Only (Polegate) 🌟

Start date: January
Days: Every Friday until the end of the academic year
Location: Polegate, East Sussex

Pink Tile Education is thrilled to be working with a truly exceptional primary school in Polegate, celebrated locally for its warm ethos, forward-thinking leadership and unwavering commitment to pupil wellbeing. They are seeking a Year 1 Teacher to join their team on Fridays from January 26th through to July — a role perfect for someone who wants to feel valued, supported and inspired every time they walk through the door.

Why this school is such a joy to work with:

✨ A nurturing, family-feel environment where staff genuinely look out for one another
✨ A leadership team who “get it” — approachable, organised and passionate about helping their teachers flourish
✨ Engaged, enthusiastic children who love learning and respond beautifully to positive, creative teaching
✨ Strong routines and excellent behaviour, making it easy for visiting teachers to slot in confidently
✨ Beautiful learning spaces with thoughtful resourcing and a clear sense of pride across the school
✨ A collaborative KS1 team who share planning, ideas and encouragement every step of the way

This is the kind of school where teachers leave with a smile — and where supply staff often ask to return.

What the role involves:

• Teaching a delightful Year 1 class every Friday

• Delivering engaging lessons using the school’s clear, well-structured planning

• Contributing to the calm, caring atmosphere the school is known for

• Building strong relationships with children who thrive on praise, routine and gentle encouragement

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent)

• Someone with KS1 or Year 1 experience who understands early learning foundations

• A warm, positive practitioner who can bring energy and stability to the end of the week

• Someone reliable, reflective and passionate about creating magical early learning experiences

Why Pink Tile Education?

At Pink Tile, we champion people. We take pride in matching teachers with schools that suit their values, energy and strengths. You’ll receive friendly support, transparent communication and a team who celebrates your wins with you.

Interested? Let’s get you booked in!

If this sounds like the ideal Friday role for you — and you’d love to work with a genuinely fantastic school community — reach out to Pink Tile Education today. We’d love to talk and get you started.

Important Notice
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.
At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to protecting the welfare of children and young people, and all applicants must:
• Provide references for pre-employment checks.
• Hold a Children’s (or Children’s and Adults) Workforce Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.

Pay is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days.