PPA Cover Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD opportunities

Well-resourced classrooms

Permanent position potential

Supportive staff team

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming primary school in the FY2 area that is seeking a dedicated PPA Teacher to join their team from January 2027. This full-time role will involve delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of year groups to ensure continuity of learning while teachers are released for planning, preparation and assessment.

The successful candidate will be confident across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, have strong classroom management and be committed to engaging learning

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within a UK primary school.
• Be confident delivering lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Be flexible, enthusiastic and able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to ensure continuity of learning.
• Support planning, preparation and assessment time for class teachers.
• Maintain high standards of pupil progress and engagement.
• Create a welcoming and well-managed learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Cross-year teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

PPA Teacher - FY2 Area

Start Date: January 2027
Pay Rate: £120-£150 per day, depending on experience
Full-time PPA Teacher position across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

Are you a passionate and adaptable teacher looking for a rewarding PPA opportunity?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a welcoming primary school in the FY2 area that is seeking a dedicated PPA Teacher to join their team from January 2027. This full-time role will involve delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of year groups, ensuring continuity of learning while class teachers are released for planning, preparation and assessment time.

The successful candidate will be confident working across different key stages, have strong classroom management skills, and be committed to providing engaging learning experiences that support pupil progress and achievement.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school environment, with the potential for a longer-term or permanent position for the right candidate.

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have recent experience teaching within a UK primary school.
• Be confident delivering lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Be flexible, enthusiastic and able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Access to ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Well-resourced classrooms and teaching environments.
• The opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school.

The application deadline is Friday 27th November 2026, with interviews taking place shortly afterwards.

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.
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