Primary Cover Teacher

Role: Primary Cover Teacher

Start Date: November 2026

Location: North West London/Hertfordshire borders

Contract Term: Half a term initially

Salary: £36,000 - £50,000 annually

A leading independent prep school in North West London, bordering Hertfordshire is seeking a Primary Cover Teacher from November 2026. This is a half term contract initially, but likely to last until Easter. It will involve teaching across the primary age range.

This independent prep school aims to provide a first-class education, where every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential within a broad range of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities. They endeavour to uphold the values of respect, kindness, loyalty, and honesty, which are central to all that the school does.

The school are looking for someone who has experience of teaching primary classes, ideally KS1 and KS2. You will teach some Year 4, some Year 6 and some EYFS PPA. Lessons will be planned and you will be expected to deliver them in an imaginative, simulating and enjoyable way, which inspire the children and encourage a genuine spirit of enquiry. Also, to work collaboratively with other members of the year group team.

If you have experience as a primary class teacher and want to teach across the primary year groups from November 2026, please send your CV to Duncan or contact him for more information.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check

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