Job Description

Part-Time Primary Teacher (PPA Cover)

Location: Leigh, Greater Manchester

Schedule: 2 Days Per Week (Days Negotiable)

Duration: As soon as possible - July 2026

Are you a versatile teacher looking for a better work-life balance? Do you love being in the classroom but want to leave the heavy data-tracking and parents' evenings behind?

We are looking for an adaptable and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join a friendly school community in Leigh. This role provides high-quality PPA cover across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, ensuring that pupils continue to thrive while their class teachers take their essential planning time.

The Role

Variety & Impact: Deliver pre-planned lessons across different year groups, maintaining a consistent and positive learning environment.

Focus on Teaching: Enjoy the best parts of the job-engaging with students and delivering creative lessons-with significantly reduced administrative planning.

Stability: This is a long-term placement running through the full 2025/26 academic year.

What We're Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome.

Adaptability: Someone who can hit the ground running and pivot between year groups with ease.

Positive Behaviour Management: The ability to build quick rapport with students and maintain a focused, happy classroom.

Reliability: A professional committed to the school's ethos until the end of the summer term.

Why This School?

The school is known for its supportive leadership team and "whole-child" approach to education. Located in Leigh, it is easily accessible from Wigan, Bolton, and St Helens.

If you're an experienced primary teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment, please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career! Or for more information about the role, contact Lindsey Pennington on 01772 977333 /

Lindsey.pennington@twrecruitment.com

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment;

  • Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
  • Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
  • Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
  • Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
  • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer