PPA Teacher

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

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Oldham is seeking a passionate PPA Cover Teacher to start after Easter 2025. This long-term temporary role offers a flexible schedule with no marking to take home, making it perfect for Early Career Teachers seeking a supportive environment and work-life balance. Enjoy consistent hours and the chance to work with different age groups while focusing on helping children thrive.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Work-life balance

Gain valuable experience

Shorter days

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent required.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable and confident working across different year groups.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Covering classes across the school to release teachers for PPA time.
• No long-term planning or marking required.
• Consistent hours from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

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Job Title: PPA Cover Teacher (Primary)
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Start Date: After Easter 2025
Contract Type: Long-term Temp
Hours: 8:30 am 3:30 pm
Pay: Pay to scale

About the Role:

Were looking for a passionate and flexible PPA Cover Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Oldham after the Easter break. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or for someone looking to reduce their workload without compromising on the joy of teaching.

Youll be covering classes across the school to release teachers for PPA time no long-term planning or marking required, and no work to take home!

Why This Role?

Perfect for ECTs Gain valuable experience across year groups with full support from experienced staff.

Work-life balance Shorter days, no marking to take home, and a more varied teaching week.

Supportive team Be part of a warm, friendly school with a positive ethos and collaborative staff culture.

Consistent hours 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only.

What Were Looking For:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Enthusiastic, adaptable and confident working across different year groups

A genuine passion for helping children learn and thrive

Strong behaviour management and communication skills

To Apply:
If this sounds like the right fit for you, wed love to hear from you! Please send your up-to-date CV to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. All successful applicants must undergo safeguarding and vetting checks in line with DfE guidelines.