Primary Teacher

Job Title: Primary Teacher (QTS)

Year Group: Year 1

Location: Gravesend

Pay Range: £168.80 - £232.58 per (equivalent to MPS1–MPS6), dependent on experience

Contract Type: Maternity Cover

Hours: Full-Time

Start Date: September 2026

ANZUK Education is supporting a welcoming and community-focused primary school in Gravesend that is seeking to appoint a Year 1 Teacher on a maternity cover contract from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Year 1 Teacher to inspire and support pupils at a key stage of their education. You will deliver engaging, creative lessons, foster a love of learning, and help every child to thrive academically, socially and emotionally within a supportive and collaborative school environment.

• Teach and inspire a Year 1 class through engaging, interactive lessons.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment where children can thrive.
• Plan and deliver creative learning opportunities that encourage discovery, investigation and curiosity.
• Monitor and celebrate pupil progress, supporting every child to achieve their best.
• Deliver high-quality phonics teaching and support pupils in preparing for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers to promote effective home-school partnerships.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff as part of a dedicated team.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, behaviour and pupil wellbeing.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school through meetings, events and professional development.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching Geography within a UK secondary school setting
• Ability to commit to a full-time, long-term position
• Strong subject knowledge and effective classroom management skills

• Be passionate about delivering skills and knowledge through an interactive approach to learning.
• Have a good understanding of learning through discovery and investigation.
• Enjoy celebrating children's achievements and progress.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Thrive in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
• Be committed to providing the very best outcomes for all pupils

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