PPA Cover Teacher

Moston Lane Primary; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly staff and governors

Enthusiastic pupils

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive school environment

Job summary

Moston Lane Primary School seeks a committed Class Teacher to join our welcoming team on a fixed-term basis, covering PPA across the school. The role is part-time (3 days a week) and requires Qualified Teacher Status.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality lessons, support SEND pupils, and contribute to an inclusive, nurturing learning environment while maintaining strong relationships with staff and parents. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a general class teacher across the primary phase.
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND; ability to adapt lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences across the primary range.
• Cover PPA across the School as required.
• Plan, assess and manage learning to meet pupil needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term

WorkingHours: Part time 3 days per week

Number of Positions:1

Qualifications Required: Qualified Teacher Status

Newly Qualified Teachers: Not accepted

Salary: Main Scale £32,916 to £45,352 per annum

Moston Lane Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced Class Teacher to join our supportive and welcoming team covering PPA across the School.

The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences and committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.

This a wide ranging and demanding post and the successful will be someone special who has:

• Proven experience as a general class teacher across the primary phase
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and effective classroom practice
• Experience working with children with SEND, including adapting lessons to meet individual needs.
• Excellent lesson planning, assessment, and classroom management skills
• The ability to create an inclusive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment
• High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

We are looking for someone who is caring, organised, and motivated, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents alike.

Benefits

• A friendly, enthusiastic, hardworking and supportive team of staff and Governors
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils
• Opportunities for professional developmentA positive and inclusive school environment
• A school committed to being "the best you can be"

If you are a committed teacher with the skills and experience to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you

Shortlisting will take place on the 15th & 16th October 2026. Successful candidates will be invited to interview on the 22nd or 23rd October.

As part of the Interview process there will be a written task, formal interview and you will be asked to plan and deliver a 30 minute lesson to a class that will be observed by the panel. Further information will be provided if successful.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.