PPA Teacher – Part Time – October 2026

DL12 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 DL12 area.

This is a part-time PPA cover role, offering the opportunity to work across different year groups within the primary school. The successful candidate will be adaptable and confident in delivering engaging, creative, and inclusive lessons while providing consistent and high-quality cover for teachers undertaking their planning, preparation, and assessment time.

The role will commence in October 2026.

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 age range 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 primary year groups.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing high-quality PPA cover across different year groups.
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Following existing planning and adapting activities where appropriate to meet pupils' needs.
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Maintaining high expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour, and engagement.
• Managing behaviour effectively using positive and consistent strategies.
• Supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
• Differentiating learning activities to meet the needs of all learners.
• Assessing pupils' understanding and providing appropriate feedback.
• Working collaboratively with class teachers, teaching assistants, and the wider school team.
• Contributing positively to the wider life of the school community.

The successful candidate will be flexible, reliable, and confident, with the ability to quickly establish positive relationships with pupils and adapt to different year groups and classroom environments.

The School

This welcoming primary school in the DL12 area is seeking a committed PPA Teacher to join their dedicated team.

The school prides itself on its friendly, supportive staff team and its strong, 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, supported, and encouraged to develop.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher looking for a flexible part-time role within a supportive primary school.

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 experience teaching across the primary age range.
• Have a strong understanding of the National Curriculum.
• Be confident planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Be able to quickly establish positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Have high expectations of pupils' achievement and development.
• Have a genuine passion for primary teaching and learning.
• Be flexible, reliable, and confident working across different year groups.
• Be available to work on a part-time basis.

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 PPA Teacher who can motivate, support, and engage pupils across the primary age range and are looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity in the DL12 area, 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 Michaela.marsh@visionforeducation.co.uk.

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