Maternity Cover Primary Teacher

About the role

This position provides maternity cover for a primary classroom, delivering high‑quality, inclusive education while maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well‑structured, engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to foster inquiry, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration.
• Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour and personal responsibility.
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom built on positive relationships and respect.
• Integrate technology to enhance learning and develop digital skills.
• Implement effective behaviour management aligned with school policies and restorative practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design coherent grade‑level programmes and ensure curriculum alignment.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor progress, provide feedback and differentiate instruction.
• Support diverse learners, including EAL, SEN and high‑achieving students, working closely with inclusion staff.
• Participate in team meetings, professional learning communities and whole‑school initiatives.

Required profile

• Qualified primary teacher able to deliver the curriculum and manage a classroom.
• Strong commitment to inclusive practice and student well‑being.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, inclusion specialists and parents.

Required skills