KS1 Teacher – Full‑Time Maternity Cover (West Drayton)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly pay

National College CPD access

Dedicated education consultant

Opportunities across Hillingdon/Ealing

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a KS1 Teacher for a West Drayton primary school, starting January 2027. This full-time, long-term maternity cover role offers the opportunity to contribute to a supportive school community for the remainder of the academic year and potentially beyond.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS, have recent KS1 experience in a UK primary setting, and be confident with phonics, early reading, and effective classroom management to maintain high standards of pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has recent experience teaching in a UK primary school, ideally within KS1.
• Has a good understanding of the Year 1 and Year 2 curriculum.
• Is confident delivering phonics and early reading sessions.
• Demonstrates strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Can plan effectively and adapt teaching to support all learners.
• Is reliable, organised and committed to maintaining continuity of learning throughout the maternity cover.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the KS1 curriculum.
• Develop pupils' reading, writing, phonics and mathematical skills.
• Use assessment to monitor progress and identify areas for further support.
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of pupils with different abilities and learning styles.
• Establish clear classroom routines and maintain positive behaviour.
• Create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Work closely with teaching assistants and other year group colleagues.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

QTS

KS1 experience

Year 1/2 curriculum

Phonics instruction

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Reliability

Education

QTS

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a KS1 Teacher for a West Drayton primary school, starting January 2027. This full-time, long-term maternity cover role offers the opportunity to contribute to a supportive school community for the remainder of the academic year and potentially beyond.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS, have recent KS1 experience in a UK primary setting, and be confident with phonics, early reading, and effective classroom management to maintain high standards of pupil progress.