KS1 Primary Teacher – Maternity Cover, Supportive

Every; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michael’s Prep School in Sevenoaks is seeking a maternity cover for a Key Stage 1 class. The role includes full planning, teaching and pastoral care, with ongoing assessment responsibilities. A candidate brief will be provided to outline expectations and school procedures.

The successful applicant will have QTS, KS1 experience and a strong commitment to safeguarding in education. The deadline for applications is 20 November 2026 with interviews on 30 November 2026 and a start date of 1 April

Qualifications

• Team-based collaboration with teachers and teaching assistants.
• Previous experience in a school setting.
• Experience with children with a range of needs.
• Understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and safeguarding in schools.
• Previous teaching experience and clear understanding of the role.
• Safeguarding training completed.
• Eligible to work in the UK with an enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Planning and delivering teaching using the National Curriculum.
• Experience of working with children in Key Stage 1.

Responsibilities

• Designated class responsibilities including full planning, teaching, pastoral care and assessment.
• Refer to Candidate Brief for specifics.

Skills

Team player

School experience

Experience with diverse needs

KCSiE safeguarding knowledge

Understanding of role

Safeguarding training

UK work eligibility

DBS check

QTS

Planning with National Curriculum

KS1 experience

Job description

St Michael’s Prep School in Sevenoaks is seeking a maternity cover for a Key Stage 1 class. The role includes full planning, teaching and pastoral care, with ongoing assessment responsibilities. A candidate brief will be provided to outline expectations and school procedures.

The successful applicant will have QTS, KS1 experience and a strong commitment to safeguarding in education. The deadline for applications is 20 November 2026 with interviews on 30 November 2026 and a start date of 1 April