Year 1 Maternity Cover Droylsden

Tradewind RecruitmentManchesterreedpublished 10/16/2026

About the company

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Year 1 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Droylsden, Tameside. This is a full-time, long-term maternity cover role starting in October and continuing until January.

Your tasks

The successful candidate will be confident teaching across the Year 1 curriculum , with a strong understanding of the transition from EYFS to KS1. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons that support pupils' early development in reading, writing and mathematics, while creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will

  • Hold QTS and have recent experience teaching within a primary school.
  • Have a strong understanding of the KS1 curriculum , particularly Year 1 expectations.
  • Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
  • Have excellent classroom management skills and establish clear routines and expectations.
  • Support pupils' development in phonics, early reading, writing and mathematics.
  • Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
  • Be enthusiastic, reliable and organised , with a passion for helping young learners build confidence and achieve their potential.

What we offer

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  • Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
  • Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
  • Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you
  • Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
  • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

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Year 1 Teacher - Droylsden, Tameside Location: Droylsden, Tameside Contract: Full-Time - Long-Term Maternity Cover Start Date: October - January