Intervention Lead and PPA cover Teacher

Eastchurch Church of England Primary School, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4EJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2027

• Closing date

  31 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS

Intervention Lead and PPA cover Teacher job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational, and committed Interventions Lead and PPA Cover Teacher to join our welcoming and ambitious school community. We are looking for a talented practitioner who is passionate about helping every child achieve their full potential through high-quality teaching, targeted intervention, and inclusive support.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT) to become part of a supportive team that places children's learning, wellbeing, and development at the heart of everything we do. The role offers the opportunity to work across the school, delivering high-quality PPA cover and leading intervention programmes that have a measurable impact on pupil progress and attainment.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning across the primary age range.
• Has experience of, or a keen interest in, delivering targeted interventions to support pupils in closing gaps in learning.
• Demonstrates high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to raising achievement.
• Creates engaging, inclusive, and nurturing learning environments.
• Uses assessment effectively to identify barriers to learning and plan appropriate support.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Has excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Works collaboratively as part of a dedicated school team.

We Can Offer:

• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn.
• A caring, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
• Dedicated and friendly colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive leadership committed to staff wellbeing and workload management.
• Well-resourced classrooms and learning environments.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference through targeted support and intervention work.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching during PPA cover across the school.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate targeted intervention programmes to accelerate pupil progress.
• Monitor and assess the impact of interventions, adapting provision as required.
• Work closely with class teachers, support staff, and school leaders to identify and support pupils' individual needs.
• Foster positive learning environments where all children feel valued, supported, and successful.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school community.

We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact the school office.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Eastchurch Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Eastchurch Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eastchurch-church-of-england-primary-school-sheerness

Eastchurch Primary School is a nurturing, inclusive, learning community that celebrates all possibilities. Through a journey of faith and exploration, we strive to enable all to grow as resilient life-long learners who value themselves and others. Rooted in God's love and our Christian values, we are a nurturing, inclusive community where all can flourish and achieve their full potential.

Our vision flows from our biblical strapline taken from Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Together with our vision our core values of courage, forgiveness, honesty, kindness, love and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

As a single form entry school with a nursery class in a village location, we aim to offer a family friendly and unique experience for staff and families. Our school has a well-established Christian ethos and our staff team work together to ensure our children experience success and excitement in their learning every day. We are a member of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk). We are proud of our ECO status and take an active role in the environment and community life. We value outdoor learning.

Eastchurch Church of England Primary School is proud to be an active member of Aquila. To find out more about the Trust, visit their website:

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