PPA Teacher

The timetable is currently being finalised but is expected to include:

• Two full days and two mornings per week
• Wednesday teaching in Reception
• One full day teaching in Year 4
• Two additional mornings allocated across other year groups within the school

The successful candidate will provide high-quality PPA cover across the school, delivering engaging lessons that promote excellent progress, positive behaviour and a love of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning activities across a range of year groups from Reception to Key Stage 2.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment that supports all pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of learners with varying abilities, including pupils with SEND, EAL and those requiring additional support.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, achievement and presentation.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress during lessons and provide appropriate feedback to class teachers.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, SEND staff and school leaders.
• Promote pupil wellbeing, safeguarding and welfare at all times.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school community.
• Uphold the school's values, policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have recent experience teaching within a primary school setting.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Be confident teaching across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Have effective classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Be adaptable and comfortable working with different classes and age groups.
• Be organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to inclusive education and ensuring all pupils are supported to succeed.
• Have a sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within schools.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience teaching mixed-age classes.
• Experience delivering PPA cover across multiple year groups.
• Knowledge of current assessment practices.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Experience leading wider curriculum activities, clubs or enrichment opportunities.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Provide satisfactory references and employment history checks.
• Complete necessary safeguarding and child protection training.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and maintaining professional boundaries.

The school follows safer recruitment procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. Any appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including prohibition checks where applicable, online searches and verification of qualifications and right to work in the UK.

The school is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, equality and safeguarding where every child feels safe, valued and able to thrive.