Year 3 Maternity Cover Teacher

Vision for Education - Cambridge; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in Peterborough seeks a dedicated Year 3 Maternity Cover Teacher for a full-time role from January to July 2026. The role requires QTS, knowledge of the KS2 curriculum, and an enthusiastic teaching style. You'll work in a supportive school environment and can apply for part-time hours. In addition to competitive daily rates, enjoy benefits such as CPD, pension contributions, and networking opportunities. Join us to inspire young learners.

Benefits

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Social and networking events

Guaranteed pay scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of the KS2 curriculum.
• Recent and relevant teaching experience.
• Experience working with primary school-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a KS2 class as a Year 3 Maternity Cover Teacher.
• Provide a positive learning environment for students.
• Collaborate with an established team in the school.

Skills

Enthusiastic and engaging teaching style

Positive classroom management

Experience with SEND

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 3 Maternity Cover Teacher (Long-term contract)

Peterborough

£32,000 - £44,000 (equivalent to MPS; salary depends on experience and/or qualifications)

Jan 2026 - July 2026

The School and Role

This 'Good' primary school, based in Peterborough are looking to appoint an experienced, and motivated Year 3 Maternity Cover Teacher to work in a KS2 class on a full time basis. Working in thisprimary school you will be part of an established and supportive team. This is a full-time maternity contract from January 2026 - July 2026, however part-time (4 days per week) applications will be considered for the right candidate.

Requirements

• To hold QTS
• Knowledge and understanding of the KS2 curriculum
• Enthusiastic and engaging teaching style
• The ability to provide a positive learning environment and effectively manage a classroom
• Have recent and relevant teaching experience
• The desired Year 3 Maternity Cover Teacher will have
  • Experience of working with primary school aged children
  • Experience of working with pupils with SEND
  • An ability to work as part of a team

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We 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

If you are aTeacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities email (url removed).