Primary Teacher - Maternity Cover - Reception to Year 2 - Darwen - Full Time

Humly; Darwen; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Humly is recruiting an enthusiastic Primary Teacher to cover a maternity leave at a welcoming primary school in Darwen. This full-time teaching role starts in January 2027, after the Christmas break, and will run for at least six months through to the summer term.

You’ll be teaching a mixed Reception to Year 2 class, delivering engaging lessons across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 curriculum.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching in a primary school setting.
• Confident teaching across EYFS and KS1.
• Able to plan and deliver engaging, creative and well-structured lessons.

Responsibilities

• Take full classroom teaching responsibility for a mixed Reception to Year 2 class.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the EYFS and KS1 curriculum.
• Support children's learning and development across ages and abilities.
• Differentiate lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching to support development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and school staff.

Skills

Primary teaching experience

EYFS & KS1

Lesson planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Teacher - Maternity Cover - Reception to Year 2 - Darwen - Full Time

£120+ per day | Darwen | Full Time | January 2027 Start | Minimum 6 Months - Maternity Cover

Humly are recruiting an enthusiastic and confident Primary Teacher to cover a maternity leave at a welcoming primary school in Darwen. This full-time teaching role starts in January 2027, after the Christmas break, and will run for at least six months through to the summer term.

You’ll be teaching a mixed Reception to Year 2 class, delivering engaging lessons across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 curriculum. The school is looking for an adaptable and organised teacher who can provide consistency, creativity and enthusiasm while creating a positive classroom environment where younger pupils feel supported and encouraged to learn.

This is a great opportunity for a Primary Teacher looking for a longer-term placement with a consistent timetable throughout the remainder of the academic year.

Role Details

• Job Title: Primary Teacher - Maternity Cover

• Location: Darwen

• Pay: £120+ per day

• Hours: Full time

• Start Date: January 2027, after the Christmas break

• Duration: Minimum 6 months, covering maternity leave

• Setting: Primary school

• Year Groups: Reception to Year 2

• Key Stages: EYFS and KS1

• Qualification: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Role Type: Full-time maternity cover

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking full classroom teaching responsibility for a mixed Reception to Year 2 class

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons across the EYFS and KS1 curriculum

• Supporting children's learning and development across a range of ages and abilities

• Creating structured, creative and age-appropriate learning activities

• Establishing positive classroom routines and managing behaviour effectively

• Differentiating lessons to meet individual learning needs

• Supporting early development, communication, literacy and numeracy skills

• Creating a safe, inclusive and encouraging classroom environment

• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching to support development

• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents and school staff

• Working collaboratively with the wider school team to maintain continuity of learning

You’ll Be a Good Fit If You...

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Have experience teaching in a primary school setting

• Are confident teaching across EYFS and Key Stage 1

• Have experience or an interest in working with younger primary-aged children

• Can plan and deliver engaging, creative and well-structured lessons

• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• Are adaptable and comfortable teaching a mixed-age class

• Can support children with different abilities and developmental needs

• Are organised, reliable and confident taking full classroom responsibility

• Can build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

• Are available for full-time work in Darwen from January 2027 for at least six months

Experience working with children in an educational setting