PPA Teacher Required - Lancaster Area

Veritas Education recruitment ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a dedicated PPA Teacher for a primary school in the Lancaster area, starting January 2027. The role is part-time (3 days per week, Tuesday to Thursday) for at least one term, with potential to extend.

You will deliver pre-planned lessons to pupils from EYFS through KS2, covering PPA time and gaining 1.5 hours of personal PPA time weekly.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience teaching within primary schools.
• Confident working across different age groups.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS to KS2.
• Provide cover during teachers' Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time.
• Manage and maintain a positive learning environment across year groups.
• Work three days per week (Tuesday to Thursday).
• Incorporate 1.5 hours of own PPA time each week.

Skills

QTS

Experience teaching in primary schools

Confident working across age groups

Strong classroom management

Flexible and adaptable

Education

QTS certificate

Job description

PPA Teacher Required - Lancaster Area

Start Date: January 2027

Veritas Education are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic PPA Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in the Lancaster area from January 2027.

This is a part-time position (3 days per week, Tuesday to Thursday) for a minimum of one term, with the potential for the role to continue beyond this period.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons across a range of year groups, from EYFS through to KS2, providing high-quality cover during teachers' Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time. In addition, you will be entitled to 1.5 hours of your own PPA time each week.

The Role:

• 3 days per week (Tuesday to Thursday)
• January 2027 start
• Minimum one-term commitment
• Teaching across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and maintaining positive learning environments
• 1.5 hours weekly PPA time included

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within primary schools
• Confident working across different age groups
• Strong classroom management skills
• Flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic approach to teaching

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher looking for a varied and rewarding role within a supportive school environment.

Sarah Maclachlan
Veritas Education

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to relevant safeguarding checks and satisfactory references.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'