Connex - Liverpool
Role: Year 6 Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Location: Birkenhead, Wirral
Salary: £650–£800 per week (dependent on experience/qualifications)
Working days: Full time (Monday – Friday)
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.
About the Role
Connex Education is partnering with a two-form entry primary school on the Wirral, seeking a full time Year 6 teacher to start in January 2026. The role will cover a maternity leave and will run until October 2026.
You will work alongside a supportive team, including a classroom Teaching Assistant, year group partner, and dedicated Senior Leadership Team.
Experience teaching Year 6 and supporting them through their SATs is essential.
About the School
This nurturing primary school fosters respect, resilience, and responsibility, offering an engaging curriculum that builds confidence and independence while maintaining strong, supportive links with families.
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
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Experience teaching Year 6 in primary schools.
- Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum.
- Excellent classroom management skills.
- Strong communication skills with a positive, flexible attitude.
- Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through Connex.
Are you interested?
Interested? Apply today to discuss this role or explore other teaching opportunities with Connex Education.
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.