PPA Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Thornton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly pay

Education consultant support

CPD opportunities

Flexible work patterns

Longer-term/permanent opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Thornton, Lancashire, is recruiting a passionate PPA Cover Teacher for a friendly primary school. This part-time role covers Planning, Preparation and Assessment across the school.

The successful candidate will deliver lessons across year groups, maintain high teaching standards, and work collaboratively with staff to ensure continuity for pupils. A QTS is required, with strong classroom management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• This role requires QTS and primary teaching experience.
• Strong classroom management and communication abilities are essential.
• Ability to adapt across EYFS/KS1/KS2 and promote pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with policies.
• Assess pupil progress and provide feedback where appropriate.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and school leaders.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet all learners' needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Year group flexibility

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Location: Thornton, Lancashire
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible Start Date
Contract: Part-Time (3 Days per Week)
Salary: Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a passionate and adaptable PPA Cover Teacher to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Thornton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher seeking a part-time role, working 3 days per week, covering Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time across the school.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons across a range of year groups, maintaining high standards of teaching and learning while ensuring consistency and continuity for pupils.

As a PPA Cover Teacher, you will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies
• Assess pupil progress and provide feedback where appropriate
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and school leaders
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within a primary school setting
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• The flexibility and confidence to work across different year groups
• A commitment to promoting pupil achievement and wellbeing

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
• Flexible work patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities to secure longer-term and permanent positions

This role would be ideal for an experienced teacher looking for improved work-life balance or an enthusiastic practitioner seeking a varied and rewarding teaching position within a welcoming school community.

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