Maternity Cover Primary Teacher

Smart Teachers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Primary School Teacher for a maternity cover role in Hammersmith. The teacher will deliver high-quality lessons and maintain classroom continuity. Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have experience in primary education. This role offers competitive daily rates and opportunities for professional development. Apply now and contribute to a welcoming school community committed to safeguarding children's welfare.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free professional development training

Dedicated support consultant

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Experience in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 teaching.
• Strong knowledge of effective teaching strategies in primary education.

Responsibilities

• Teach a designated primary class on a maternity cover basis.
• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons.
• Ensure continuity of learning and maintain classroom routines.

Skills

Effective teaching strategies

Strong knowledge of primary curriculum

Ability to build relationships

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary School Teacher to join one of our schools in Hammersmith on a maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning to a designated class, ensuring continuity and stability during the maternity absence.

About the role

This position is ideal for a committed teacher who is passionate about primary education, can quickly establish strong relationships, and is able to maintain high standards of teaching, learning, and behaviour throughout the cover period.

• Teach a designated primary class on a maternity cover basis
• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons in line with the primary curriculum
• Ensure continuity of learning and maintain established classroom routines
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment
• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress effectively

About the school

A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive primary school community

Strong leadership with a clear vision for teaching and learning

Well-established systems and policies to support staff and pupils

Positive relationships with parents/carers and the wider community

Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Maternity Cover Primary Teacher you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in a primary school setting (EYFS, KS1 or KS2)
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum and effective teaching strategies

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• QTS

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Kardelen Altindag on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).