Reception Teacher

Connex Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay to scale policy

PAYE paid weekly

Progression opportunities

Local Consultant

Job summary

Connex Education are seeking a Primary Teacher for a large mainstream primary school in Middlesbrough. The role is for an EYFS Reception class starting on 1st June 2026, with cover likely through the end of July 2026 and potential extension to Sept 2026.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30–3:30, with a supportive school team and Connex Education offering PAYE paid weekly and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teaching Status and current DBS or willingness to apply.
• Experience teaching pupils in a primary school setting.
• Confident covering and teaching a full KS2 classroom.
• Good knowledge of KS2 curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Reception class in an EYFS setting.
• Deliver engaging lessons in line with the school’s EYFS curriculum.
• Be present and punctual in a full-time schedule 8:30–3:30, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Qualified Teaching Status

Experience teaching primary school

Confident covering full classroom

KS2 curriculum knowledge

Education

Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Teacher

Middlesbrough

Up to £850 per week

About the role

Connex Education are working with a large mainstream primary school based in the Middlesbrough area who uses regular cover for Primary Teachers. This school is now seeking a EYFS teacher for their Reception class after the May Half Term starting on 1st June ideally. This cover is likely to be required up to the end of July 2026 and for the right teacher this could possibly lead to a role from Sept 2026.

About the school

As a Primary Teacher with Connex you will be working within this welcoming school in Middlesbrough and will be welcomed by a lovely team of staff.

Assignment Details

This role is a full time post requiring you to be in school Monday to Friday between 8:30 - 3:30

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Pay to scale policy
• PAYE paid weekly
• Progression opportunities
• Local Consultant

Person Specification

• Qualified Teaching Status
• Have experience of teaching pupils in a primary school setting
• Be confident covering and teaching a full classroom
• Good Knowledge and experience teaching KS2 curriculum
• Have a current DBS on the update service or willing to apply for a new one with Connex

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 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.