Primary Cover Teacher

TBA; Bushey; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent prep school in North West London bordering Hertfordshire is seeking a Primary Cover Teacher to join from November 2026. This role covers across the primary age range, including KS1, KS2, and EYFS PPA, with Year 4 and Year 6 assignments.

The position is a half-term contract initially, likely extending through Easter, and requires imaginative, stimulating teaching and collaboration with the year-group team.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching primary classes across KS1-KS2.
• Ability to teach Year 4, Year 6 and EYFS PPA.
• Plan engaging lessons and collaborate with year group teams.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the primary age range with imaginative, engaging lessons.
• Deliver planned lessons and adapt to pupil needs.
• Collaborate with other year group colleagues and adhere to safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Primary teaching experience

KS1 KS2 experience

EYFS PPA experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Role: Primary Cover Teacher

Start Date: November 2026

Location: North West London/Hertfordshire borders

Contract Term: Half a term initially

Salary: £36,000 - £50,000 annually

A leading independent prep school in North West London, bordering Hertfordshire is seeking a Primary Cover Teacher from November 2026. This is a half term contract initially, but likely to last until Easter. It will involve teaching across the primary age range.

This independent prep school aims to provide a first-class education, where every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential within a broad range of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities. They endeavour to uphold the values of respect, kindness, loyalty, and honesty, which are central to all that the school does.

The school are looking for someone who has experience of teaching primary classes, ideally KS1 and KS2. You will teach some Year 4, some Year 6 and some EYFS PPA. Lessons will be planned and you will be expected to deliver them in an imaginative, simulating and enjoyable way, which inspire the children and encourage a genuine spirit of enquiry. Also, to work collaboratively with other members of the year group team.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check