Job Description

KS1 Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Tower Hamlets
Contract: Full-time (Maternity Cover)
Salary: 190 - 280 per day

About the role and school

We are seeking a KS1 Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive Catholic primary school in Tower Hamlets from September on a maternity cover basis. This KS1 Teacher role is ideal for a strong classroom practitioner with experience delivering engaging and structured KS1 learning.

The school has a strong community ethos, supportive leadership and a clear commitment to high standards across teaching and learning. The KS1 Teacher will be joining a collaborative staff team within a well-resourced KS1 provision.

This KS1 Teacher role would suit an experienced teacher or confident practitioner looking for a long-term opportunity within a supportive school environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging KS1 teaching
• Support phonics, reading and writing development
• Plan and assess learning effectively
• Maintain positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Support pupil progress and attainment
• Work collaboratively with staff and parents

Qualifications/Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within KS1 desirable
• Strong understanding of KS1 curriculum and phonics
• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
• Right to work in the UK

Next steps:

If this KS1 Teacher position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Kam at Teach Plus.

Alternatively, please click 'apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest. We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education. With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London. We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.

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