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Year 2 Teacher – Maternity Cover

Location: Trafford Area
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Long-Term Maternity Cover
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (5 Days per Week)
Pay: Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via our in-house PAYE payroll

Premier Education is recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Year 2 Teacher for a full-time maternity cover position at a welcoming primary school in the Trafford area, starting in January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed Primary Teacher looking for a long-term teaching role where they can become an established member of the school team and provide consistency for pupils throughout the maternity cover period.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for a Year 2 class, delivering engaging lessons, maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, and supporting pupils as they progress through Key Stage 1.

We are particularly interested in teachers who have recent experience teaching Year 2 or within KS1, with a strong understanding of phonics, early reading, writing and mathematics.

The Role:

• Teaching a Year 2 class, 5 days per week

• Taking full responsibility for planning, preparation, teaching and assessment

• Delivering engaging lessons in line with the Primary National Curriculum

• Supporting pupils with phonics, reading, writing and mathematics

• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching to meet individual learning needs

• Maintaining positive classroom behaviour and established routines

• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs where required

• Working closely with Teaching Assistants and the wider school team

• Building positive relationships with parents and carers

• Creating a supportive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential

• Previous experience teaching within a UK primary school

• Recent Year 2 or KS1 teaching experience is highly desirable

• Strong knowledge of the KS1 National Curriculum and phonics

• Confident taking full classroom responsibility, including planning and assessment

• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills

• A positive, enthusiastic and adaptable approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Reliable and able to commit to 5 days per week throughout the maternity cover

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What's on Offer:

• Full-time Year 2 teaching position

• Maternity cover starting January 2027

• Monday to Friday, 5 days per week

• Regular, long-term teaching work

• Opportunity to become an established member of a supportive primary school team

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Weekly pay through our in-house PAYE payroll

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Premier Education consultant

Premier Education is a trusted education recruitment agency, proudly supporting schools and educators across the North of England since 2001. We take the time to understand your needs and work hard to find you the right role, every time.

The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices. This role involves safeguarding responsibilities, and candidates must be committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for non-UK candidates.