Year 1 Teacher

Year 1 Teacher - Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract

Company: Teaching Vacancies
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full-time
Location: Birmingham, B38 8HU
Job type: Contract
Posting date: 10 Sept 2026
Closing date: 25 Sept 2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our supportive and experienced team as a maternity cover teacher in Year 1. This fixed-term position offers an exciting opportunity to work with our wonderful pupils and contribute to their learning and development during this important stage of their education.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for the holistic development of primary-aged children
• Can inspire and motivate pupils through creativity and innovation
• Has an unwavering commitment to high standards in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and organisational skills

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A warm, welcoming school community with supportive colleagues and leadership
• Enthusiastic, kind, and motivated pupils who enjoy learning
• Access to high-quality resources and a well-established curriculum

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.