Primary Teacher

Role: Primary Teacher (ECT)

Location: Southport & Formby

Salary: £650–£800 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the Role

Are you a final-year Primary Education student or newly qualified teacher ready to take the first step in your teaching career?

Connex Education is seeking Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to join our team in primary schools around Southport & Formby. Connex Education work in partnership with over 15 primary schools in the following areas:

• Ainsdale
• Birkdale
• Southport (centre)
• Churchtown
• Formby

Whether you’re finishing your PGCE, School Direct, or SCITT programme this summer, or have recently been awarded QTS, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across a variety of schools while receiving genuine flexibility, support, and a dedicated consultant by your side as you begin your career.

Assignment Details

The following are the types of bookings that may be available to you:

• Daily supply cover — ideal for building confidence and getting to know different schools.
• PPA cover for full and half days.
• Part-time and job-share bookings.
• Full-time teaching bookings to cover sickness, maternity, and long-term absence.
• Termly bookings to support your ECT induction.
• SATs and Phonics intervention roles.

Benefits of Working with Connex Education

• PAYE, paid weekly.
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
• Dedicated consultant to support you whenever you need it.
• Progression opportunities — supply work can lead to long-term and permanent positions.
• ECT induction support — we understand the statutory requirements and will help you navigate them.

Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or pending QTS — final-year trainees are very welcome to apply.
• Experience teaching in primary schools (placements count).
• Good working knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude.
• Current DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex.

Are you interested?

If you’re a final-year student or recent ECT looking to start your teaching career in primary schools around Sefton, apply now. Your teaching career starts here — and we’d love to help you grow it.

Protected Characteristics Statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including 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.