Year 1/2 Teacher

Posting date:	24 April 2026
Salary:	£194 to £287 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	24 May 2026
Location:	Enfield, London, EN1 4RL
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP232726CT3103-A497819-24042026

Summary

Year 1/2 Teacher – Full-time maternity cover from June 2026

This welcoming and inclusive primary school provides a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to do their best. Teaching is purposeful and well planned, with staff working collaboratively to meet the needs of all learners. Leaders promote high expectations and a strong culture of care, ensuring pupils make good progress both academically and personally.This full-time maternity cover role begins in Year 1 in June 2026 and continues into the following academic year, with the successful teacher moving up with the same class into Year 2 to provide continuity and stability for pupils.

Duties as Year 1/2 Teacher:

• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across the Year 1 and Year 2 curriculum
• Take full responsibility for the class, starting in Year 1 and progressing with pupils into Year 2
• Plan, prepare, and assess learning in line with the national curriculum
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to maintain high expectations
• Track pupil progress and adapt teaching to meet individual needs
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff
• Communicate effectively with parents and contribute to wider school life

Ideal Year 1/2 Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching in KS1, with confidence across both Year 1 and Year 2
• Strong understanding of the KS1 curriculum and child development
• Ability to provide consistency and continuity for pupils across academic years
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
• Organised, reflective, and committed to high-quality teaching
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high-street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!