PPA Cover Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A school recruitment agency is looking for a dedicated PPA Teacher for a full-time role in Preston, Lancashire. The teacher will cover classes from Year 2 to Year 5 in the mornings and teach Year 6 in the afternoons. Strong classroom management, reliable communication, and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) are necessary. This position offers an immediate start and the opportunity to work within a supportive team. The role is temporary, with potential for permanence later on.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Full assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is mandatory.
• Strong classroom management skills are crucial.
• Ability to engage diverse pupils is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Cover morning classes from Year 2 to Year 5.
• Teach Year 6 in the afternoons.
• Ensure high-quality delivery and effective classroom management.
• Work within a supportive school team.

Skills

Strong classroom management skills

Ability to engage pupils across a range of year groups

Reliability

Flexibility

Good communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

PPA Teacher Required – Preston, Lancashire. Full Time | Immediate Start (or as soon as possible). We are seeking a dedicated PPA Teacher to join a primary school in Preston, Lancashire. This is a full-time role covering classes from Year 2 to Year 5 during the mornings, and teaching Year 6 in the afternoons.

Role Details

• Full-time position
• Morning PPA cover across Y2–Y5
• Afternoon teaching in Y6
• Planning may be minimal, but high-quality delivery and classroom management are essential
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and welcoming school team

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to engage pupils across a range of year groups
• Reliability, flexibility, and good communication skills

Ideal For

• Teachers looking for a varied role across KS1 and KS2
• Those confident teaching upper-KS2, particularly Year 6

All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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’, which 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 have undertaken or have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.