Tradewind Recruitment
Year 1 Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Hayes, Hillingdon
Full-Time | Late September 2026 – July 2027
Outer London Pay Scale: £37,868 – £50,472 (M1-M6)
A well-established 3-form entry primary school in Hayes is seeking a Year 1 Teacher to join their team from late September 2026 to cover a maternity leave until July 2027.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and supportive primary school with strong leadership, excellent facilities, and a collaborative Key Stage 1 team. The school has high expectations for both behaviour and achievement and is looking for a teacher who can build positive relationships while delivering engaging and effective lessons.
The school benefits from on-site parking and is easily accessible via local transport links.
About the Role
The successful candidate will:
- Take responsibility for a Year 1 class from late September 2026
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum
- Support pupils as they continue to develop key literacy and numeracy skills
- Deliver high-quality phonics teaching and assessment
- Monitor progress and adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners
- Work collaboratively with parallel teachers across the year group
- Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
About the School
The school offers:
- A supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team
- A collaborative 3-form entry structure with shared planning
- Strong behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
- Excellent classroom facilities and resources
- Opportunities for professional development
- On-site parking
- Good transport connections across West London
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for a teacher who:
- Holds UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Has experience teaching in KS1, ideally Year 1
- Has a good understanding of phonics and early reading
- Maintains high expectations for behaviour and achievement
- Is organised, reliable, and committed to pupil progress
- Works effectively as part of a team
Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and strong ECTs with relevant KS1 experience.
Apply
For further information or to express your interest, please contact:
Marc Murphy
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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