About the Role
<p><span style="-small"><strong>Role: </strong>PPA Teacher (KS1 & KS2 Cover)</span><br /><span style="-small"> <strong>Location: </strong>Leasowe, Wirral<strong><br /> Salary: </strong>£390 – £480 per week (dependent on experience/qualifications)<strong><br /> Working hours: </strong>3 days per week (Monday – Wednesday)</span></p>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="-small">Connex Education is working with a primary school based in Leasowe on the Wirral, who are seeking a confident, adaptable and enthusiastic fully qualified teacher or ECT to work as a PPA teacher across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. This role involves covering classes across the school to allow teachers their Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time.</span></p>
<p><span style="-small">This is a long-term position starting ASAP. You will be delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of year groups and subjects, ensuring continuity in learning and maintaining positive classroom environments.</span></p>
<p><span style="-small">To excel in this role, you will need strong behaviour management skills, flexibility, and confidence teaching across both KS1 and KS2.</span></p>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>About the School</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="-small">The school is a welcoming and inclusive setting with a strong community ethos. Staff work collaboratively to support pupils’ academic progress and personal development within a positive learning environment.</span></p>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>Assignment Details</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="-small">This is a long-term position until July 2026, with the opportunity to extend for the right candidate.</span></p>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>Benefits of working with Connex Education</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="-small">Pay to scale policy.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">PAYE paid weekly.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Free access to our accredited CPD platform.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Progression opportunities.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Dedicated consultant to support you whenever needed.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>Person Specification</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="-small"><em>Qualifications </em></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="-small">Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through Connex.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="-small"><em>Knowledge and skills</em></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="-small">Manages classrooms effectively, maintaining focus and positive behaviour.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Delivers pre-prepared materials confidently across different subjects.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Communicates clearly and supports pupil engagement.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Observant and reflective, able to recognise and respond to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Adaptable, organised, and professional in all interactions.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Upholds school standards and demonstrates reliability and initiative.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Punctual, well-organised, and dependable in managing responsibilities.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Upholds high standards of professional behaviour, presentation, and integrity.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Committed to maintaining consistency in learning and behaviour expectations.</span></li>
<li><span style="-small">Open to professional development and constructive feedback.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>Are you interested?</strong></span><br /><span style="-small"> If you are interested or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today!</span></p>
<p><span style="-small"><strong>Protected Characteristics Statement</strong></span><br /><span style="-small"> 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.</span></p>
<p><span style="-small">Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.</span></p>
<p>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.</p>