Primary PPA Teacher (QTS) – Sutton Coldfield, City of Birmingham

Job Description

School Type
Mainstream Primary School

Age Range of Pupils
4 to 11 years

Location
Sutton Coldfield B73  Birmingham

Contract Type

• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Term-time only
• Long-term opportunity with the potential to become a permanent member of school staff following a successful placement and the required transfer period

Please only apply if you are seeking full-time work.

Pay
£165 – £275 per day
£825 – £1,375 per week
Weekly pay

Job Purpose

Are you an experienced primary teacher who enjoys the variety of teaching across different classes and year groups while still wanting the consistency of one school?

We are seeking a confident and adaptable Primary PPA Teacher to provide high-quality teaching across a welcoming primary school in Sutton Coldfield.

You will cover scheduled PPA time across different classes, quickly establishing positive relationships and maintaining consistently high expectations of learning and behaviour.

For the successful teacher, this long-term placement may also provide an opportunity to apply for a permanent role directly with the school following a successful placement and required transfer period.

Key Responsibilities – Teaching & Learning

• Provide scheduled PPA cover across primary year groups
• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons
• Follow existing planning and prepare lessons when required
• Maintain continuity of learning
• Differentiate activities to meet pupil needs
• Quickly establish positive classroom routines
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and engagement
• Assess pupil understanding
• Provide appropriate feedback
• Support children with differing learning needs
• Work collaboratively with class teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Contribute positively to the wider school community

Person Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Previous UK primary classroom teaching experience is essential
• Experience teaching across primary year groups
• Strong National Curriculum knowledge
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management
• Flexible and adaptable teaching style
• Ability to quickly establish positive relationships
• Strong organisation and communication
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Two satisfactory professional references

Qualifications

Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Relevant UK primary classroom experience is essential.

What New Directions Education Ltd Offers

• Dedicated education consultant support
• Competitive weekly pay
• Consistent full-time teaching opportunities
• Long-term roles offering stability
• Opportunity to apply for permanent school positions following a successful placement and required transfer period
• Ongoing professional support
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Recommend a friend and receive £150 once they complete 10 days of work
• Referral bonuses available to new and existing candidates
• Excellent reputation within education recruitment

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.