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PPA Cover Teacher
- Posted: 05-05-2026
- Category: Primary Teachers
- Location: Birmingham
- Type: Full-time / Contract
- Salary: £32916 - £45352 per annum
Hours: Full Time (Monday–Friday) – Part-time applicants also welcome
Pay: In line with pay scale
Start Date: September (or sooner)
About the school:
A welcoming primary school in the Bournville/Northfield area is currently recruiting multiple PPA Cover Teachers to work across both KS1 and KS2 from September. The school is part of a Multi-Academy Trust, offering opportunities to work across different schools and locations if desired.
This school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. With a strong emphasis on respect, kindness, and resilience, staff work collaboratively to deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences. Pupils are encouraged to become confident, independent learners in a positive and supportive setting.
Benefits:
- Flexible working options (full-time or part-time)
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- Opportunity to work across different year groups and classrooms
- Build strong relationships with a wide range of pupils
- On-site parking available
- Flexible days and hours where possible
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching in KS1 and/or KS2
- Confidence delivering pre-planned lessons and marking work
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom settings
- Deliver pre-planned lessons (no planning required)
- Ensure pupils complete set tasks to a high standard
- Mark work where required
- Build positive relationships with pupils quickly
- Maintain effective classroom and behaviour management
- A valid enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)
- 24 months of references, a minimum of one from school settings
- A character reference to cover any gaps in employment (if applicable)
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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