PPA Cover Teacher

Audenshaw Primary School, Manchester, M34 5NG

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 3 days per week, days and hours to be agreed.
• Contract type: Fixed term - TBC
• Pay scale: MPR £19,749 UPR £30,628.80 (Part time, actual salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Teacher to join our dedicated team. This role is primarily to provide PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) cover across various year groups, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning in line with our school’s ethos.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging lessons across different subjects and year groups.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support pupils’ progress and well-being.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers and the wider school team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Flexibility and a proactive approach.
• Passion for education and supporting pupil achievement.

Contract Information:

This is a fixed-term position due to current budgetary planning and uncertainty around future funding. We are committed to reviewing staffing needs annually and will keep the successful candidate informed of any developments regarding future opportunities.

We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly school community.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive salary in line with experience.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a varied curriculum and provide life skills and experiences across the school.

As a school we have an excellent reputation of working with families to ensure all our children are given the best possible start in life. Parental voice is a pivotal part of our school ethos and all of the school family members work together to make positive changes to our school.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Audenshaw Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 211 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Audenshaw Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@audenshawprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 0161 370 2504
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/audenshaw-primary-school

Are you an outstanding and enthusiastic Primary Teacher or student who brings learning alive? Do you have the passion to motivate and inspire children? Are you driven by a desire to impact positively on children's lives?
We are looking for a confident and innovative teacher looking for a new challenge, or an Early Career Teacher wanting to learn from experienced and motivated staff in a close knit primary school. We are looking for someone who has vision and commitment to promote high standards of teaching and learning, has a positive approach to working with children and has confidence in promoting the ethos of the school.

Arranging a visit to Audenshaw Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@audenshawprimary.co.uk.

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