Primary Supply Teachers Needed

Whether you're an experienced PPA Teacher, a recently retired educator looking to stay connected to the classroom, or a qualified teacher ready to return to teaching after time away, we want to hear from you.

At Teaching Personnel Liverpool Primary, we're proud to work with a large network of welcoming primary schools across The Wirral and surrounding areas. With increasing demand for high-quality supply teachers, we're looking for passionate professionals who can make a difference while enjoying the flexibility and work-life balance that supply teaching offers.

About Us

Teaching Personnel is one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists, supporting schools with day-to-day cover, PPA release teaching, intervention support and long-term staffing solutions.

Unlike many agencies, we understand that teachers aren't just looking for another placement. You're looking for a recruiter who listens, values your experience and finds the right opportunities for you.

Whether you want five days per week, one day per week, or something in between, we'll work around your availability.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle
• Easy to use App to accept and decline work
• Easy online registration, with a vetting turn around time of 2 weeks or less
• Opportunities in a variety of local primary schools
• Dedicated consultant who knows your preferences - 5 star Google reviews 
• Choose the year groups and locations you prefer
• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
• Short-term, long-term and PPA opportunities available
• Consistent work available throughout the academic year
• Guaranteed Work Scheme for teachers who drive
• Perfect for retired teachers wanting to stay in education without the pressures of a full-time role
• Ideal for returners looking to rebuild classroom confidence and experience

What Makes Us Different?

In a crowded market of supply agencies, we focus on relationships, not transactions.

We're not interested in sending you to a different school every day without understanding what you're looking for. We take time to learn your strengths, preferred key stages, travel requirements and career goals so we can place you where you'll thrive.

Many of our teachers choose to work exclusively with us because they know they'll receive honest communication, regular work and genuine support.

The Role

As a Supply Teacher, you'll play a vital role in supporting primary schools by delivering engaging lessons and maintaining high standards of learning and behaviour.

Roles include:

• PPA Cover Teacher positions
• Day-to-day supply teaching
• Short-term sickness and absence cover
• Long-term teaching placements
• Intervention and booster group teaching
• EYFS, KS1 and KS2 opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons confidently and effectively
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Ensure pupils remain focused and make progress
• Build positive relationships with staff and pupils
• Provide clear handovers and feedback to schools

Applications are welcomed from:

• Experienced Primary Teachers
• PPA Teachers
• Retired Teachers
• Teachers Returning to the Profession
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
• Part-Time Teachers Seeking Flexible Work

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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