PPA Cover Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent PPA cover

Weekly pay at PAYE scale

£250 referral bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Fully Qualified Primary Teacher to provide PPA cover across the school four days per week from January. This role offers variety across year groups, a welcoming team, and the chance to make a meaningful impact while you flex your practice.

The ideal candidate holds QTS, embraces collaboration with staff, and is adaptable to EYFS, KS1 and KS2. ECTs are encouraged to apply, with supportive leadership and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• ECTs and experienced teachers encouraged to apply.
• Ability to teach across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 or across multiple key stages.

Responsibilities

• Teach across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 delivering well-planned lessons.
• Maintain continuity of learning while class teachers plan and assess.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment and support pupil progress.

Skills

Confident teaching across primary

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Protocol Education is working closely with a welcoming and supportive primary school to recruit a passionate and adaptable Fully Qualified Primary Teacher to provide PPA cover across the school four days per week from January.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who enjoys variety and wants to make a meaningful impact across different year groups. Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a flexible role or an ECT seeking to broaden your experience, you'll have the opportunity to work with a range of pupils, staff and learning environments while developing your professional practice.

At Protocol Education, we take the time to match teachers with schools where they can genuinely thrive. We focus on finding placements that suit your teaching style, experience and career goals, allowing you to focus on what matters most: delivering outstanding learning experiences for children.

The Role

As a PPA Cover Teacher, you'll teach across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, delivering engaging and well-planned lessons that maintain continuity of learning while class teachers undertake their planning, preparation and assessment responsibilities.

You'll create a positive, inclusive and well-managed learning environment where children feel safe, supported and motivated to achieve their best. Working alongside experienced colleagues and support staff, you'll adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs, support pupil progress and build positive relationships across the school community.

This role offers excellent exposure to different year groups and teaching approaches, making it a brilliant opportunity to strengthen your classroom practice, broaden your experience and develop confidence across the primary phase.

The school prides itself on its collaborative culture, supportive leadership team and commitment to staff wellbeing, creating an environment where teachers feel valued, encouraged and empowered to succeed.

If you're looking for a fresh opportunity in January and want to develop your skills within a welcoming primary setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Consistent PPA cover role across a supportive primary school
• Paid to scale, with weekly pay
• Dedicated consultants who understand the needs of ECTs and experienced teachers alike
• Opportunities to gain experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Local placements, reducing unnecessary commuting
• Straightforward booking and compliance process
• £250 PAYE referral bonus when you recommend a friend

Paid to Scale Weekly Pay

A Bit About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• ECTs and experienced teachers are warmly encouraged to apply
• Confident teaching across the primary age range or willing to gain experience across multiple key stages
• Positive, calm and nurturing approach to classroom management
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Able to adapt lessons to meet the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND
• Reflective practitioner committed to continuous professional development
• Team player who enjoys contributing to the wider school community

What We Need To Clear You

• Passport / proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address, such as a driving licence, utility bill, council tax bill or P45/P60
• CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including education references where applicable
• Overseas Police Check if you've lived abroad for three months or more in the last five years

If you're a qualified primary teacher looking for a supportive January start with variety, flexibility and the opportunity to make a real impact, Protocol Education would love to help you find a school where you can thrive.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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