TEACHERS KS1/2

Smile Education; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting a KS1 & KS2 PPA Cover Teacher for a welcoming primary school in Rochdale. You will deliver engaging lessons across year groups while class teachers take PPA time.

This full-time, term-time role offers a competitive daily rate (£190-£230) and a supportive leadership team in a well-resourced school that values high expectations and creative teaching. Join a positive school community with strong pupil behaviour.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification is required.
• Experience teaching KS1 and KS2 is required.
• Ability to adapt to different year groups while maintaining high expectations.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across KS1 and KS2.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning.
• Support pupils during teachers' PPA time to ensure continuity of learning.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth handovers and progression across year groups.

Skills

KS1/KS2 experience

Adaptability

Behaviour management

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Location: OLDHAM

Pay: £190 - £230 per day

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a passionate and adaptable Primary Teacher looking for a role that offers variety, flexibility and the opportunity to make a real impact across a school? Smile Education is delighted to be recruiting a talented KS1 & KS2 PPA Cover Teacher for a welcoming and well-established primary school in Rochdale. This is an exciting opportunity to work across different year groups, delivering engaging lessons and supporting pupils' learning while class teachers undertake their PPA time.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive daily rate of £190 - £230 per day
• Supportive and approachable leadership team
• Friendly and collaborative staff culture
• Opportunity to teach across a range of year groups
• Well-resourced classrooms and strong curriculum support
• Positive school community with excellent pupil behaviour
• Chance to make a meaningful impact across the school

The School

This thriving and inclusive primary school is at the heart of its local community and is committed to ensuring every child reaches their full potential. With a nurturing ethos, strong leadership and a dedicated team of staff, the school provides an environment where both pupils and teachers can flourish.

The Role

As a PPA Cover Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and well-planned lessons across KS1 and KS2
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Support pupils in achieving their academic potential
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure continuity of learning
• Inspire and motivate children through creative and effective teaching

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Has experience teaching within KS1 and/or KS2
• Can confidently adapt to different year groups and classroom environments
• Has strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Is enthusiastic, organised and passionate about education
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Completion of ECT Induction advantagous

Join Smile Education

At Smile Education, we pride ourselves on matching outstanding educators with schools where they can thrive. If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a supportive Rochdale primary school, we’d love to hear from you.

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.