Reception Teacher – Maternity Cover Location: Bootle, Merseyside Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term (September 2025 – July 2026) Salary: MPR/UPR (dependent on experience) Start Date: September 2025 Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a warm and welcoming Catholic primary school in Bootle to recruit a committed and inspiring Reception Class Teacher to cover a maternity leave from September 2025 until July 2026. About the School: The school is a nurturing and inclusive learning environment with a strong Catholic ethos, where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential – academically, socially, and spiritually. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision is a real strength of the school, with dedicated outdoor learning spaces and a highly supportive staff team. The Role: We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Reception Teacher who can: Deliver high-quality teaching in line with the EYFS Framework Create an engaging, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold its core values Work closely with the EYFS team and school leadership You Will Need: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Recent experience in an EYFS setting A strong understanding of early childhood development and learning through play Excellent communication and classroom management skills A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children What Teaching Personnel Offers: Access to your own dedicated consultant Opportunities for CPD and training Competitive weekly pay (paid via PAYE – no hidden umbrella fees) Ongoing support throughout your placement Opportunities for future roles within the school or local area How to Apply: To express your interest in this role or to find out more, please contact Emily at Teaching Personnel. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.