Year 1 Teacher – Maternity Cover

Sefton Source: WhatJobs

£150 refer a friend scheme

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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