KS1 Primary Teacher – PPA Cover – January 2027 Start

Location: TS10 Area, Redcar
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications (pro rata)
Job Type: Part Time – 2–4 Days per Week
Start Date: January 2027
Key Stage: KS1 – Year 1 and Year 2
Duration: Longer-term placement

About the Role

Vision for Education is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and adaptable Key Stage 1 Primary Teacher to provide PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment) cover across Year 1 and Year 2 within welcoming primary schools in the TS10 area.

This is an excellent part-time teaching opportunity starting in January 2027, offering approximately 2–4 days per week on a longer-term basis, depending on individual school requirements.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching across Year 1 and Year 2, providing classroom cover while allowing class teachers dedicated time for planning, preparation and assessment.

You may work across different schools within the TS10 area, with year group allocation depending on the needs of each setting.

This role would suit a flexible and confident primary teacher who enjoys working within Key Stage 1, can quickly adapt to different classroom environments and is passionate about delivering engaging lessons that support young pupils' learning and development.

The Role

Working across local primary schools, you will be responsible for delivering planned lessons and maintaining continuity of learning within Key Stage 1.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing PPA cover across Year 1 and Year 2.

• Delivering engaging and well-structured lessons in line with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum.

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

• Teaching across Year 1 and Year 2 depending on individual school requirements.

• Working across different primary school settings within the TS10 area.

• 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 to younger primary-aged children.

The Setting

Vision for Education is working in partnership with local primary schools in the TS10 area, seeking a reliable and enthusiastic KS1 Teacher to support their PPA requirements from January 2027.

The position will involve working approximately 2–4 days per week, providing PPA cover across Year 1 and Year 2 depending on the needs of each school.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher seeking flexible, part-time work across local primary settings, with the potential to build positive relationships with staff and pupils over a longer-term placement.

Requirements

To be considered for this KS1 PPA Teacher position, you will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Have experience teaching within a primary school setting.

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

• Ideally have previous experience teaching Year 1 and/or Year 2.

• Be confident teaching across both Year 1 and Year 2.

• 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 young children's learning and development.

• Be willing to work across different local school settings where required.

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

• Be available to work 2–4 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 KS1 PPA teaching opportunity across Year 1 and Year 2 in the TS10 area, working 2–4 days per week from January 2027 on a pro-rata basis, 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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