Job title: Primary Teacher
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Teacher
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, London
Job published: 02-10-2026
Job ID: 125045

Job Description

Primary Teacher – Hammersmith & Fulham – Day-to-Day and Short-Term Cover

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking for flexible teaching opportunities in Hammersmith & Fulham, with the potential to progress into longer-term assignments? We are seeking adaptable and enthusiastic teachers for day-to-day and short-term cover across primary schools in Hammersmith & Fulham. This is an ideal opportunity to experience different school settings, build relationships and find a longer-term role that suits you.

Primary Teacher – Key Benefits:

  • Flexible day-to-day and short-term assignments to suit your availability

  • Opportunities to secure longer-term placements as vacancies arise

  • Experience across different primary schools and year groups in Hammersmith & Fulham

  • Opportunity to build relationships with school teams before committing to a longer assignment

  • Dedicated recruitment support to match opportunities to your experience and preferences

  • Ideal for a Primary Teacher returning to teaching, exploring local schools or seeking greater flexibility

About the Opportunities:

  • Cover planned absences and provide support where schools need additional teaching capacity

  • Access assignments across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, depending on your experience

  • Work within a range of school communities in Hammersmith & Fulham

  • Develop familiarity with schools through repeat bookings where available

  • Be considered for longer-term assignments where your experience and availability align with school needs

Primary Teacher – Role Responsibilities:

  • Deliver engaging lessons using planning provided by the school where available

  • Establish positive relationships with pupils and maintain continuity of learning

  • Follow each school’s behaviour policies, routines and safeguarding procedures

  • Adapt teaching to support mixed-ability classes and pupils with additional needs

  • Work effectively with teaching assistants and other colleagues in Hammersmith & Fulham

  • Provide clear feedback and handover notes for the class teacher following each assignment

Primary Teacher – Candidate Requirements:

  • UK QTS is essential for this Primary Teacher opportunity

  • Strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum and relevant phase expectations

  • Confident classroom management and the ability to settle quickly into new settings

  • A flexible, reliable approach to day-to-day and short-term cover

  • Commitment to inclusive teaching and supporting pupils with additional needs

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Interest in longer-term assignments as suitable opportunities become available

This Primary Teacher opportunity in Hammersmith & Fulham is ideal for a teacher seeking flexible cover work while building towards a longer-term position in a school that suits their strengths and ambitions.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We support educators in securing teaching opportunities, including day-to-day cover, short-term assignments and long-term and permanent roles. For other opportunities like this ‘Primary Teacher’ role in ‘Hammersmith & Fulham’, visit our website and search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting your application.

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