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Year 1 Teacher - Maternity Cover
Job Posted: 9 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: South East
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
Year 1 Teacher - Maternity Cover (Medway)
Start Date: Monday 5th January 2026
End Date: End of Academic Year (July 2026)
About the Role
A lovely one-form-entry primary school in Medway is seeking an experienced Year 1 Teacher to join them on a maternity cover contract. This is a full class-teacher role, including planning, teaching, assessment, and classroom responsibility. Weekly PPA time will be provided.
The school follows a structured and supportive curriculum model, with excellent resources and schemes already in place. This is an ideal opportunity for a strong practitioner who thrives in Key Stage 1 and enjoys contributing to a positive, nurturing learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality teaching to a Year 1 class.
Plan, prepare, and assess learning in line with curriculum expectations.
Maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment.
Collaborate with colleagues across the school to support consistency and progression.
Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and the wider school community.
Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and pastoral standards.What We're Looking For
Experienced Year 1 Teacher or primary practitioner confident within KS1.
Strong understanding of early literacy and numeracy development.
Experience teaching RWI Phonics (beneficial but not essential).
Familiarity with White Rose Maths, Kapow, and Grammarsaurus (training can be provided).
A committed, organised, and enthusiastic teacher able to take ownership of the class.
Someone confident planning and delivering high-quality lessons.What We Offer
Supportive, ongoing communication from our team.
Opportunity to book trial days so both teacher and school can ensure the right fit.
PPA time allocated weekly.
A welcoming school environment with strong values and a cohesive staff team.Why Join Simply Education?
Local, specialist consultants who understand the education sector.
Access to long-term opportunities across Medway and surrounding areas.
Free CPD and ongoing support.
A transparent, friendly, and relationship-focused service.Ready to Get Started?
If you're an experienced Year 1 Teacher looking for a rewarding maternity cover role in Medway, we'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch today to discuss the position or arrange a trial dayBefore You Apply
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