Primary Supply Teacher

TeacherActive; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking confident Primary Supply Teachers to work across EYFS-KS2 in Merseyside schools. The role offers flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments with immediate start dates and ongoing opportunities.

Ideal candidates hold QTS or equivalent, with experience across primary year groups and a proven ability to manage behaviour while maintaining engaging lessons. A professional, reliable approach and strong safeguarding awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience teaching across EYFS–KS2.
• Ability to manage behaviour confidently and effectively.
• Flexible, resilient with quick rapport with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS to KS2, ensuring learning objectives are met.
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management, creating a calm and productive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching approaches to suit different age groups, abilities and school settings.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures and routines.

Skills

Behaviour management

Flexibility

Rapport building

Professional demeanour

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Location: Wallasey
Salary: Competitive daily rates
Contract: Flexible - Day-to-day / Short-term / Long-term
Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities

About the Role

We are seeking confident and adaptable Primary Supply Teachers to work across EYFS-KS2 in a variety of primary schools across Merseyside. This role is ideal for teachers who are passionate about education, highly flexible, and have strong behaviour management skills. It is preferred that you have knowledge/experience of working with pupils that have SEND needs inclusive of Autism, ADHD, ASC and Challenging Behaviour.

As a supply teacher, you will be able to step into different classroom environments, quickly establish expectations, and deliver engaging lessons that maintain continuity of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS to KS2, ensuring learning objectives are met.
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management, creating a calm and productive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching approaches to suit different age groups, abilities, and school settings.
• Follow school policies and routines, including safeguarding and behaviour procedures.
• Provide feedback to school staff at the end of each assignment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching across primary year groups (EYFS-KS2).
• Proven ability to manage behaviour effectively and confidently.
• Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to quickly build rapport with pupils.
• A professional, reliable, and positive approach to supply teaching.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Why Work With Us?

• Access to a wide range of primary schools across Liverpool.