PPA Teacher

Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8HN

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 December 2025

• Closing date

  7 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS

PPA Teacher job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated Teacher who is capable of integrating swiftly and successfully into our hard working, experienced and successful team.

We are looking for someone who is:

A practising Catholic or someone who is committed to supporting the Catholic ethos and values of our school.

A skilled and reflective teacher with high expectations for all learners.

Committed to inclusive practice, ensuring that every child makes progress and thrives.

Passionate about teaching and able to deliver engaging, creative lessons across a broad curriculum.

Confident and flexible in working across Reception, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, with the ability to adapt teaching to meet the needs of different age groups.

Collaborative and team-oriented, with strong communication skills to work effectively with class teachers and support staff.

Passionate about specific curriculum areas and be able to drive whole school improvement through dedicated subject leadership.

Professional and approachable in building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

Organised and reliable, able to maintain consistency and continuity of learning during teacher PPA cover.

Willing to contribute positively to the wider life and community of the school.

Visits to school are welcome. Please contact our school office via telephone 01900 812582, or email naomifoster@st-pat-maryport.cumbria.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

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 Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/our-lady-and-st-patrick-s-catholic-primary-school-maryport

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