Job Description

Year 1 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Hayes, Hillingdon

Full-Time | Late September 2026 - July 2027

Outer London Pay Scale: £37,868 - £50,472 (M1-M6)

A well-established 3-form entry primary school in Hayes is seeking a Year 1 Teacher to join their team from late September 2026 to cover a maternity leave until July 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and supportive primary school with strong leadership, excellent facilities, and a collaborative Key Stage 1 team. The school has high expectations for both behaviour and achievement and is looking for a teacher who can build positive relationships while delivering engaging and effective lessons.

The school benefits from on-site parking and is easily accessible via local transport links.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

Take responsibility for a Year 1 class from late September 2026

Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum

Support pupils as they continue to develop key literacy and numeracy skills

Deliver high-quality phonics teaching and assessment

Monitor progress and adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners

Work collaboratively with parallel teachers across the year group

Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleaguesAbout the School

The school offers:

A supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team

A collaborative 3-form entry structure with shared planning

Strong behaviour and positive attitudes to learning

Excellent classroom facilities and resources

Opportunities for professional development

On-site parking

Good transport connections across West LondonThe Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for a teacher who:

Holds UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Has experience teaching in KS1, ideally Year 1

Has a good understanding of phonics and early reading

Maintains high expectations for behaviour and achievement

Is organised, reliable, and committed to pupil progress

Works effectively as part of a teamApplications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and strong ECTs with relevant KS1 experience.

Apply

For further information or to express your interest, please contact:

Marc Murphy

(phone number removed)

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