Primary Teacher

education personnel; South Normanton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education roles is seeking a Primary Teacher for a full-time, temporary position in South Normanton, Derbyshire, starting January 2026. The successful candidate will provide PPA and leadership release cover while delivering engaging lessons across Reception, Year 1, and Year 2. Candidates should hold Qualified Teacher Status and have experience in early years or Key Stage 1 education. Competitive weekly pay and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Access to teaching roles

Qualifications

• Must possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience in teaching EYFS and/or Key Stage 1 is required.
• Strong behaviour-management strategies are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in Reception, Year 1, and Year 2.
• Provide high-quality cover in line with school expectations.
• Maintain learning continuity and classroom routines.

Skills

Lesson delivery

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Primary Teacher - PPA & Leadership Cover (Full-time, Temporary). Location: DE55, Derbyshire. Start Date: 5 January 2026. End Date: 16 December 2026. Days: Monday-Friday. Education Personnel is supporting a friendly infant school located in a North Derbyshire town with strong community links, to recruit a Primary Teacher to provide PPA and leadership release cover across Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Primary Teacher or Cover Supervisor to work within an early years and Key Stage 1 setting that places a strong emphasis on consistency, routine, and high-quality early education. The school benefits from a supportive staff team, well-established systems, and a calm learning environment tailored to younger pupils. Staff work collaboratively to ensure continuity of learning while supporting leadership capacity across the school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons across Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
• Provide high-quality PPA and leadership release cover in line with school expectations
• Maintain continuity of learning and classroom routines
• Adapt teaching to meet the developmental needs of infant-aged pupils
• Work closely with class teachers and senior leaders to support pupil progress
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote pupil wellbeing
• Contribute to a positive learning environment

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in EYFS and/or Key Stage 1
• Confident classroom management and strong behaviour-for-learning strategies
• Ability to adapt quickly across different year groups
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

Why work with Education Personnel?

• Access to long-term and short-term primary teaching roles across Derbyshire
• A dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• Competitive weekly pay
• Full support with vetting and compliance
• Opportunities for ongoing work and professional development

If you are a Primary Teacher seeking a long-term role within a Derbyshire infant school from January 2026, contact Education Personnel to apply or to register for similar teaching opportunities in the local area