Connex - Liverpool
Role: Year 1 Teacher
Location: Birkenhead, Wirral
Salary: £350 – 450 per week (dependent on experience)
Working hours: 2.5 days a week, Monday – Wednesday
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.
About the Role
Connex Education is collaborating with a primary school in Birkenhead seeking a dedicated Year 1 Teacher for a part-time position starting in January 2026. You will be working 2.5 days across Monday to Wednesday. The assignment is expected to run until July 2026 for the right candidate, but with potential for extension. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and confident ECTs.
About the School
This welcoming two-form entry primary school nurtures curiosity, confidence, and wellbeing through a rich curriculum and strong community ties.
Assignment Details
You will deliver engaging, structured lessons to a Year 1 class, supported by a teaching assistant. Working alongside the other class teacher, your key responsibilities include lesson planning, assessment, and maintaining a positive classroom environment conducive to student success.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Pay to scale policy.
- PAYE paid weekly.
- Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a
- 21st century classroom.
- Progression opportunities.
- Dedicated consultant to support you whenever needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through Connex.
Knowledge and skills
- Manages classrooms effectively, maintaining focus and positive behaviour.
- Delivers pre-prepared materials confidently across different subjects.
- Communicates clearly and supports pupil engagement.
- Observant and reflective, able to recognise and respond to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.
- Adaptable, organised, and professional in all interactions.
- Upholds school standards and demonstrates reliability and initiative.
- Punctual, well-organised, and dependable in managing responsibilities.
- Upholds high standards of professional behaviour, presentation, and integrity.
- Committed to maintaining consistency in learning and behaviour expectations.
- Open to professional development and constructive feedback.
Are you interested?
If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today!
Protected Characteristics Statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.