Primary School Teacher – Year 1 Maternity Cover
The Education Specialist (TES) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Bootle, teaching a Year 1 class.
This is a full-time, temporary maternity cover position starting in January and running for 2 terms, until the end of the academic year. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching within a supportive and well-structured school environment.
The school has a strong focus on pupil progress and inclusive learning, with a collaborative staff team and a positive learning culture, making it an excellent opportunity for a Primary Teacher looking to develop their practice in a supportive setting.
Primary Teacher benefits
- Competitive daily rate of £130–£248.61, dependent on experience
- PAYE paid weekly
- Long-term maternity cover through to the end of the academic year
- Access to professional development and CPD opportunities
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)
Primary Teacher role requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching within a UK primary school setting
- Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum, particularly KS1
- Experience teaching Year 1 is desirable
- Ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- A proactive and reflective approach to teaching
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply
The successful Primary Teacher will
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the primary curriculum
- Teach a Year 1 class throughout the maternity cover period
- Differentiate teaching to meet a range of learning needs
- Monitor, assess and track pupil progress
- Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO and leadership
Safeguarding & Compliance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.
Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023). All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
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