Primary Cover Teacher

Full-Time Primary Cover Teacher - Harrow

Start Date: ASAP
Rate: From £160 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Long-term, 5 days per week
Requirements: QTS + Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

A vibrant and community-focused primary school in Harrow is seeking a full-time Cover Teacher to join their team immediately. This is a long-term opportunity, providing the chance to teach across Nursery to Year 6, enjoy variety, and be part of a truly supportive and collaborative staff community.

You'll play a key role in maintaining continuity for pupils while experiencing a rich variety of teaching across different year groups. This position is perfect for adaptable, confident teachers who thrive in dynamic environments.

This school prides itself on a strong moral purpose and a commitment to nurturing confident, resilient learners. Its ethos is centred on inclusion, respect, and high expectations, with staff working closely together to provide a warm, stable environment for every child.

The day-to-day support is exceptional, led by an approachable and proactive Assistant Headteacher, who is dedicated to staff wellbeing and ensures teachers have the guidance and support they need to thrive.

As the full-time Cover Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality, engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, as required

• Adapting quickly to different classes, routines, and learning styles

• Collaborating with phase teams and senior leaders to ensure consistency for pupils

• Maintaining a calm and confident presence in the classroom

• Supporting pupils' learning and behaviour in line with the school's high expectations

This role is ideal for teachers who enjoy variety, embrace challenge, and are confident managing different age groups and learning needs.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

• Strong behaviour management skills with a resilient, positive attitude

• Flexibility and confidence across all primary phases

• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work within a supportive team

• Competitive daily rate starting from £160+ per day (dependent on experience)

• Supportive leadership and a friendly, approachable staff team

• On-site car parking

• Opportunity to work across the full primary range in a long-term, stable placement

If you're a confident, adaptable teacher who enjoys teaching across all primary phases and wants to be part of a school that genuinely supports its staff, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

We are a specialist education recruitment consultancy, supporting teachers and support staff to find short-term, long-term, or permanent roles across Primary, Secondary, and Special Education schools throughout the UK.

We are committed to Safer Recruitment and conduct all necessary checks on our candidates. As part of registration, candidates must hold a current DBS Disclosure and, ideally, a subscription to the DBS Update Service. For those who do not have one, we can guide you through the application process. All relevant original qualification certificates will also be required prior to any work placement.