Year 2 Teacher (Maternity Cover) - January 2027 Start

Location: Southport, Merseyside (PR8)
Contract: Full-Time, Maternity Cover
Duration: January 2027 - July 2027
Salary: Main Pay Range (M1-M6) / Upper Pay Range (UPS)

Teaching Personnel is proud to be supporting an Infant School & Nursery in the recruitment of a Year 2 Teacher to join their dedicated team from January 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a highly respected infant school where children are at the heart of every decision and staff are supported to thrive professionally.

About the School

The school is a large, well-established and highly regarded school serving the Southport community. Alongside its Nursery provision and Family Wellbeing Centre, the school is committed to delivering an engaging, inspiring and inclusive curriculum that enables all children to fulfil their potential.

With a strong ethos centred on "Learning, Caring and Achieving Together", the school provides a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe, valued and motivated to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child receives the highest quality education and support.

You'll benefit from:

• Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn
• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• A welcoming and collaborative staff culture
• A school committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child
• Excellent support from governors who are invested in the school's success
• A nurturing environment where staff wellbeing and professional growth are valued
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact during an important stage of children's educational journeys

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons aligned to the Key Stage 1 curriculum
• Create a stimulating classroom environment that promotes learning and independence
• Assess, monitor and track pupil progress effectively
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, leadership and support staff
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and carers

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Essential Requirements

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience teaching within Key Stage 1
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the National Curriculum, particularly within Year 1 and/or Year 2
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for primary education
• Has high expectations for all learners
• Uses creative and engaging teaching approaches to inspire pupils
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Possesses excellent communication and organisational skills
• Brings enthusiasm, energy, resilience and a sense of humour to the role
• Is committed to making a positive contribution to the whole school community

Apply Now

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious Key Stage 1 teacher to join a school where children love learning, staff are valued, and excellence is celebrated.

If you are ready to inspire young learners and become part of a caring and committed school community, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the Liverpool Primary Team at Teaching Personnel for a confidential discussion about this fantastic Year 2 opportunity in Southport. 

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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.
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