Year 1 Teacher

Year 1 Teacher - Long Term Maternity Cover - Doncaster - September 2025 Start

Are you a passionate Year 1 Teacher looking for a fresh start this September? Join Academics, where your teaching journey is supported, valued, and flexible - all without the added pressures of the profession. This is a long-term Year 1 Teacher maternity contract in a well-loved Doncaster primary school, running from September 2025 to July 2026, paid £164-£260 per day PAYE only - never through an umbrella.

Why this Year 1 Teacher role stands out:

• One full academic year of consistency with a supportive KS1 team
• Immediate access to planning support and transition guidance from a former teacher (every consultant at Academics has been one!)
• No playground duties, twilight meetings, data analysis or moderation-just focus on delivering great teaching
• Early Years-style approach in a creative Year 1 classroom
• A small, welcoming school community that wants you to succeed

Benefits of being a Year 1 Teacher with Academics:

• PAYE pay only - no umbrella company deductions
• Freedom to shape your career, with long-term options tailored to your style
• If a role isn't right, we'll move you elsewhere-no awkwardness or pressure
• A consultant who is an ex-teacher that gets it-we understand behaviour management, class dynamics and wellbeing
• We aim to build a core group of schools for you, so you're not always "the new face"
• Flexibility and variety that many teachers say helped them fall back in love with teaching

This Year 1 Teacher role is perfect if you're:

• Looking for stability without the politics
• Returning to teaching after a break
• An ECT wanting a guided, supported long-term post
• A seasoned teacher who wants to focus on children, not paperwork

Additional support and perks:

• Access to hundreds of long-term and permanent contracts
• No pressure to mark or plan if that's not part of your role
• Continued CPD and safeguarding refreshers
• Weekly pay and full compliance with AWR from day one
• Dedicated ex-teacher consultant matching your needs and experience to the right school

What you won't need to worry about:

• Staff meetings
• Book scrutinies
• Observations from SLT
• Parental pressures or Ofsted prep

At Academics, we believe in giving every Year 1 Teacher the chance to enjoy teaching again. Whether it's this one-year maternity cover or another long-term opportunity, we're here to make sure your placement works for you.

Apply now for this Year 1 Teacher role in Doncaster - your next meaningful teaching experience starts here.