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Year 1 Class Teacher | Southall | October Start | Maternity Cover

Location: Southall, West London
Start: October
Pay: £200 - £280 per day (dependant on experience)
Contract: Full-time | Maternity Cover
Payroll: Weekly PAYE | No Umbrella Companies

Looking for a Year 1 teaching role in Southall this Autumn?

Prebook Recruitment is working with a welcoming and well-established Primary School in Southall looking to appoint a Year 1 Class Teacher from October to cover a maternity leave.

The school would ideally like to meet teachers with previous Year 1 or strong KS1 experience, although applications are also welcomed from ECTs who can demonstrate relevant experience through their teacher training placements.

This is a genuine vacancy within a supportive primary school, with the successful teacher paid in line with their appropriate teaching scale through Prebook's in-house PAYE payroll.

Year 1 Teacher – The Role

• Full class teaching responsibility for a Year 1 class
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons across the KS1 curriculum
• Supporting pupils with phonics, early reading, writing and mathematics
• Creating a nurturing, structured and positive classroom environment
• Supporting pupils as they continue their transition from EYFS into KS1
• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching where required
• Working collaboratively with KS1 colleagues, support staff and leadership
• Building positive relationships with pupils and families

Who This Role Suits

• Teachers with previous Year 1 experience
• Experienced KS1 Teachers
• ECTs with strong KS1 or Year 1 placement experience
• Teachers looking for a maternity cover position within one supportive school
• Practitioners with strong phonics and early reading knowledge
• Teachers who value collaboration, consistency and positive relationships

Requirements

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Experience teaching within a UK primary school, including teacher training placements
• Strong understanding of the KS1 curriculum
• Confidence delivering phonics and early reading
• Positive classroom and behaviour management skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Pay & Support

• Paid to your appropriate teaching scale
• M1 – M6 depending on experience
• Weekly PAYE payroll
• No umbrella companies
• Straightforward weekly timesheet process
• Full support throughout your placement
• Interview preparation and guidance available

Don't Just Take Our Word for It...

One thing we're incredibly proud of at Prebook is the feedback we receive from the teachers and support staff we work with.

⭐ 4.9/5 Google Rating

A few comments that really sum up how we try to work:

"Simon isn't pushy at all and I've felt incredibly comfortable working with him."

"His transparency is really appreciated."

"He actively listens and really understands the type of role you're looking for."

"He doesn't just help you find a role, he genuinely invests in your future."

We know recruitment agencies don't always have the best reputation. Our aim is to cut through as much of the usual agency faff as possible and make finding your next school simple, transparent and straightforward.

Why Work with Prebook Recruitment?

• Primary Education specialists
• Over 10 years' experience supporting schools across West London
• Long-standing relationships with school leaders across Ealing and Southall
• Pay-to-scale opportunities
• Weekly in-house PAYE payroll
• No umbrella companies. Ever.
• Honest conversations about schools and expectations
• No pressure to accept a role that isn't right for you
• Direct support from initial application through to placement

All applications are reviewed directly by Simon, Director of Prebook Recruitment, and we aim to contact candidates within 24 hours — usually much sooner.

If you're a Year 1 Teacher looking for an October start in Southall, apply today and we'll be in touch to discuss the school and vacancy in more detail.

Pay: £200.00-£280.00 per day

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Referral programme

Experience:

• KS1 Class Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• QTS (preferred)

Work Location: In person