KS1 Teacher – Temporary Maternity Cover Location: Oldbury, Birmingham Contract: Temporary, Maternity Cover (Full-time) Start Date: September 2025 End Date: July 2026 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Agency: TeacherActive About the Role: TeacherActive is currently recruiting an experienced Key Stage 1 teacher for a temporary maternity cover position at a well-established primary school in Oldbury, Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to work in a supportive and positive environment, delivering high-quality teaching to children in Year 3. The role will start in September 2025 and is expected to run until the end of the academic year, with the potential for extension depending on the school's needs. This is a full-time, temporary position through our agency. Key Responsibilities: Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons aligned with the KS1 curriculum. Create a supportive, inclusive, and positive classroom environment that encourages independent learning and personal growth. Regularly monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback. Collaborate with the existing teaching team to ensure a smooth transition and consistent learning experience for students. Ensure all children’s needs are met, adapting teaching methods to suit a diverse range of abilities. Manage classroom behaviour effectively, maintaining a positive and productive learning atmosphere. Specification: We are looking for a KS1 teacher who: Holds a relevant teaching qualification (QTS) and has proven experience teaching in Key Stage 1. Has a genuine passion for teaching young children and a deep understanding of the KS1 curriculum. Demonstrates excellent classroom management and communication skills. Is adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a temporary role. Has experience working with children of different abilities and is able to create an inclusive classroom environment. Is available for the full duration of the maternity cover. Why Work with TeacherActive? Competitive salary, based on your experience. Support and guidance from a dedicated recruitment consultant throughout the assignment. Access to additional training and development opportunities through out Bespoke CPD training platform. Work in a positive and well-supported school environment. A flexible, temporary role with the possibility of future opportunities through the agency. All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, with no admin fees coming out of your earnings. How to Apply: If you are an experienced KS1 teacher looking for a new challenge on a temporary basis, please send your CV to call on (phone number removed), or apply to this job advert. We look forward to hearing from you! TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services