PPA Cover Teacher

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a full-time teacher to cover PPA time across various subjects. Ideal candidates possess QTS and experience in UK schools. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality lessons and supporting student learning. The role requires strong communication and classroom management skills, as well as an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house training and development team

Qualifications

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in UK schools preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check required or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Cover PPA time across various subjects.
• Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons.
• Support student learning and manage classroom behavior.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Teacher training

Education

QTS or equivalent

Minimum 1 year Key Stage 2 teaching experience

Job description

Overview

Location: Longsight
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: (Apply online only) (depending on experience)

Responsibilities

• Cover PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) time across various subjects.
• Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons.
• Support student learning and manage classroom behaviour effectively.

This position could be ideal for an ECT or a more experienced teacher wanting to try something new. When you are not helping cover lessons you will be working as a HLTA helping as a TA in the classroom.

Essential Criteria

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience in UK schools is preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
QTS or equivalent
Minimum 1 year Key Stage 2 teaching experience in the UK
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team

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