PPA Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Connex - Liverpool; Town of Southport (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm roles

Competitive Pay

Flexible Hours

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a flexible primary teacher to cover a PPA role for the remainder of the academic year at a Southport primary school.

The post covers Years 1 to 5, requires prior PPA experience, strong classroom management, and the ability to lead lessons while adapting to different year groups. Start date is 23 November 2026; maternity cover with 1–5 days per week may apply, with temp-to-perm opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in KS1 & KS2.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to make a difference and inspire.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through us.
• Ability to provide 2 references.

Responsibilities

• Cover across Years 1 to 5 delivering PPA duties.
• Lead lessons and manage a classroom across year groups.
• Adapt teaching to different year groups and pupil needs.

Job description

Role: PPA Teacher

Location: Southport

Weekly Pay: £600-£850 (dependent on experience)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (maternity cover)

Start Date: 23rd November 2026

Connex Education are seeking a flexible and adaptable primary teacher, with good classroom management skills, who can cover a PPA role for the remainder of the academic school year.

About the School: Connex Education Partnership is working with a lovely primary school in Southport with a strong community feel, where staff work together to create a welcoming, supportive and nurturing environment for pupils.

About the Supply Role: We are seeking a primary school teacher to cover across Years 1 to 5. The ideal candidate must have previous experience delivering PPA cover and be confident leading lessons, managing a classroom and adapting to the needs of different year groups. If you’re passionate about supporting pupils’ learning and looking to join a friendly school community, we’d love to hear from you!

Why choose Connex Education?

• Temp-to-perm roles: We create a platform for long-term supply roles to transition into permanent contracts.
• Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive rates and benefits while working with us.
• Flexible Hours: work anywhere between 1-5 days per week!
• AWR: We comply with AWR regulations and try and get candidates paid to scale from the day they start fulfilling full class teacher duties.
• Supportive Team: Be part of friendly, proactive, and experienced team that values your skills and provides ongoing support.
• Referral scheme: Earn £200 vouchers by referring candidates to us.
• Variety of schools: teach in a variety of classroom environments.
• Dedicated Support: You will be able to count on 24/7 support from your dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Academize: Free Access to our new CPD Platform!

Qualifications and requirements:

• Experience teaching in KS1 & KS2.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to make a difference and inspire.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through us.
• Ability to provide 2 references.

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.