Primary Teacher – PPA Cover – January 2027 Start

Location: DL6 Area, Northallerton
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Part Time – 2–3 Days per Week
Start Date: January 2027
Duration: Longer-term placement

About the Role

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and adaptable Primary Teacher to provide PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment) cover across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 within a welcoming primary school in the DL6 area of Northallerton.

This is an excellent part-time teaching opportunity starting in January 2027, offering approximately 2–3 days per week on a longer-term basis.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching across different year groups within KS1 and KS2, providing classroom cover while allowing class teachers dedicated time for planning, preparation and assessment.

This role would suit a flexible and confident primary teacher who enjoys working across different year groups, can quickly adapt to new classroom environments and is passionate about delivering engaging lessons that support pupils' learning and development.

The Role

Working as part of a supportive school team, you will be responsible for delivering planned lessons and maintaining continuity of learning across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing PPA cover across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

• Delivering engaging and well-structured lessons in line with the National Curriculum.

• Following existing lesson plans and adapting teaching approaches where necessary.

• Teaching across a range of primary year groups.

• Maintaining a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.

• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and promoting positive learning attitudes.

• Assessing and monitoring pupils' understanding and progress.

• Differentiating learning activities to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities.

• Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

• Ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of the class teacher.

• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, class teachers and the wider school team.

• Maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and safeguarding.

• Following school policies and procedures at all times.

The successful candidate will be confident, organised and adaptable, with the ability to build positive relationships quickly and deliver effective teaching across different age groups.

The Setting

This welcoming primary school in the DL6 area of Northallerton is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic teacher to join its team from January 2027.

The position will involve working approximately 2–3 days per week, providing PPA cover across both KS1 and KS2.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher seeking part-time work within a supportive primary school environment, with the potential to build positive relationships with staff and pupils over a longer-term placement.

Requirements

To be considered for this Primary PPA Teacher position, you will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Have experience teaching within a primary school setting.

• Have a good understanding of both the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 National Curriculum.

• Be confident teaching across different primary year groups.

• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Be adaptable and able to follow lesson plans while responding to pupils' individual needs.

• Have excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.

• Be confident building positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

• Demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to teaching.

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

• Be available to work 2–3 days per week from January 2027.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. 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 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:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly through our in-house payroll team using the PAYE system.

• A Guaranteed Pay Scheme, subject to availability and qualifying criteria.

• Pension contributions, subject to a qualifying period.

• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR).

• FREE training and professional development opportunities, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness and Educare training.

• Regular social events and networking opportunities.

• A 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 an enthusiastic and adaptable Primary Teacher looking for a part-time PPA teaching opportunity across KS1 and KS2 in the DL6 area of Northallerton, working 2–3 days per week from January 2027, 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 teesside@visionforeducation.co.uk.

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