Year 2 Teacher - Maternity Cover

£M1 – M6 (Outer London) | Paid to Scale (PAYE) Location Havering, East London Description Full time | Paid to scale (M1 to M6) Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm Start Date: 1st May Contract: Maternity Cover until July, with potential to continue in September Rising Hope Education are delighted to be supporting a truly beautiful and highly regarded primary school in the Borough of Havering in their search for a Year 2 Teacher to cover maternity leave from the 1st of May through to the end of the academic year. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming, well-resourced school with a strong sense of community and a leadership team that genuinely values and supports its staff. For the right teacher, there is scope for this role to continue into September, offering longer-term stability and progression. The Role You will take full class responsibility for a Year 2 class, delivering engaging and structured lessons that support pupils in reaching their full potential during a key stage in their learning journey. You will be: Planning and delivering high-quality lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum Supporting pupils as they approach the end of Key Stage 1 Creating a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment Working collaboratively with colleagues and support staff Monitoring progress and adapting teaching to meet individual needs What We Are Looking For Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experience teaching within Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2 A confident and organised classroom practitioner Strong behaviour management and classroom presence A passion for delivering high-quality teaching and supporting pupil progress Why This Role Stands Out This is a rare opportunity to work within one of the most attractive and well-regarded school settings in Havering, known for its supportive team, calm environment and strong leadership. The school is keen to meet teachers quickly and is offering the chance to visit, meet the team and get a real feel for the environment before making any decisions. However, due to the upcoming start date, they are looking to move swiftly, with interviews taking place this week and next week. For the right teacher, this could open the door to a longer-term role from September and the opportunity to become part of a fantastic school community. If you are available from the 1st of May and looking for a supportive, well-run school where you can make an immediate impact, we would love to hear from you. Rising Hope Education Staffing with Heart, Supporting with Purpose