Harrow, North West London
£41,935 – £50,474 (M3 – M6)
Full-Time | Temporary | September 2026 Start
A welcoming and high-achieving primary school in Harrow is seeking an experienced and passionate Year 1 Class Teacher to join their team from September 2026 for the Autumn Term.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive two-form entry school with strong leadership, excellent behaviour and a collaborative teaching culture. The school is known for its nurturing ethos, inclusive values and commitment to staff wellbeing.
The Role
You will take responsibility for a Year 1 class from September to December, covering a planned maternity leave.
The successful teacher will benefit from:
• Shared planning with an experienced parallel Year 1 teacher
• Well-established schemes of work and resources
• Strong support from senior leaders and colleagues
• Excellent classroom support where needed
The school is looking for a confident classroom practitioner who can quickly build positive relationships, deliver engaging lessons and support pupils transition from EYFS into KS1.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have recent experience teaching in KS1, ideally Year 1
• Demonstrate strong phonics and early reading knowledge
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Be organised, proactive and able to work collaboratively within a team
Why Apply?
• Supportive and welcoming leadership team
• Shared planning to help reduce workload
• Well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils
• Strong staff collaboration and positive school culture
• Excellent opportunity within a highly regarded primary school
Please note: this role is suitable for experienced teachers only and is not open to ECT applications.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
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We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£41935.00 - £50474.00 per year