Website 4myschools
Start Date: 2/1/2026 MPS1-MPS6 Fringe
New vacancy! Year 2 Teacher – Maternity Cover (Until October 2026) – Grays
This is a Primary School job.
A warm, inclusive primary academy in Grays is seeking a dedicated Year 2 Teacher to cover a maternity leave from November 2025 to October 2026. You’ll be joining a collaborative and well-organised Year 2 team with two supportive partner teachers and a highly regarded leadership team. The school’s positive culture is centred on teamwork, trust, and staff wellbeing, offering paid-to-scale rates from Day 1 and planned handover days with the current teacher.
- Contract Duration: Long Term
- Contract Type: Full Time 08:15-3:15pm
- Age groups: Primary School
🎯 Your benefits working as a Year 2 Teacher – Maternity Cover (Until October 2026) with 4myschools
- Competitive rates & weekly pay for temp roles.
- Quick & easy registration process.
- No umbrella company, we pay you fairly & responsibly.
- We never hold back your holiday pay!
- Our experienced consultants listen to your needs – finding you the right roles.
- Access to CPD & training opportunities.
- Register to receive personalised offers – not all jobs are advertised.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have recent experience in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 and a strong foundation in KS1 teaching. You’ll bring enthusiasm, creativity, and excellent classroom management skills to deliver high-quality learning for every child. A commitment to inclusivity, safeguarding, and positive pupil outcomes is essential. In return, you’ll enjoy impeccably behaved children, engaged parents, a supportive Headteacher, and a genuinely caring school community that values balance and wellbeing..
✅ What you need to work as a Year 2 Teacher – Maternity Cover (Until October 2026):
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – we can help you apply.
Right to work in the UK
Relevant experience or qualifications in education or childcare (desirable)
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