Year 1 Teacher

Teaching Tomorrow is delighted to be working with a good primary school in Milton Keynes who are looking for a Year 1 Teacher to join their team for a maternity cover, January to July 2026.

Teaching Tomorrow is an agency with a great reputation within Milton Keynes and have a strong relationship with this primary school, ensuring great support throughout the process.

This primary school is looking for someone for their Year 1 class on a full-time basis, with the role including planning and marking responsibilities. This is a great role for a teacher who is looking for a full-time role from January 2026.

This role would be perfect for both an ECT and a fully qualified teacher, who has lower Key Stage 1 experience and is willing to be a strong part of a team with a great school ethos.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rates
• Flexible working hours and locations
• Online timesheets done for you!
• Access to a supportive and dedicated team
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or ECT
• Strong and successful Year 1 / Key Stage 1 teaching experience
• Must be available four or five days a week
• Comfortable covering lessons across the national UK curriculum
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of individual students

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for Year 1 pupils
• Assess and mark student work effectively
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress
• Collaborate with teaching staff and support teams
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures
• Contribute to the positive learning environment

Teaching Tomorrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We offer payment via both Umbrella and PAYE Services.