PPA Teacher – Part Time – September 2026 – April 2027
DL5 area – £121.50 to £150 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated PPA Teacher to join our successful supply team and work within a welcoming primary school in the DL5 area.

This is a part-time role, working during school hours. The successful candidate will provide PPA cover across the primary age range, delivering engaging and creative lessons while ensuring continuity of learning across a variety of year groups.

The role will commence in September 2026 and continue until April 2027.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.

The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position is Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Previous experience teaching across the primary phase would be advantageous.

The Role

Working as part of a supportive and experienced teaching team, the desired PPA Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons across a range of year groups to cover teachers' Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time.

Responsibilities may include:

• Delivering engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.
• Creating a positive and stimulating learning environment.
• Following lesson plans provided by class teachers while adapting teaching where appropriate.
• Assessing pupil understanding and providing feedback where required.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and promoting high expectations.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff across the school.
• Supporting pupils' personal, social, and emotional development.
• Contributing positively to the wider school community.

The successful candidate will be adaptable, organised, and confident teaching across different year groups while maintaining high standards of learning and behaviour.

The School

This welcoming primary school in the DL5 area is seeking a committed PPA Teacher to join their dedicated team.

The school prides itself on its friendly, supportive staff team and its inclusive ethos, where both pupils and staff are encouraged to thrive. Leaders are committed to providing high-quality education and creating a positive learning environment in which children feel valued, challenged, and supported. This is an excellent opportunity to join a school with a collaborative culture and a genuine focus on staff wellbeing and professional development.

Requirements

To be considered for the PPA Teacher position, you will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching within a primary school setting.
• Have a strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Be confident teaching across a range of year groups.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Have high expectations of pupils' achievement and progress.
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Have a genuine passion for teaching and learning.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education Offers

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly through our in-house payroll team using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations).
• FREE training and professional development opportunities, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Educare training.
• Regular social events with complimentary food and drinks.
• Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support throughout your placement.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified teacher who can motivate, support, and engage pupils and would enjoy the variety of teaching across different primary year groups, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Teesside Primary team on 01642 243843 or email charlie.youll@visionforeducation.co.uk

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