Job Description

Primary PPA Cover Teacher

  • Location: South Shore, Blackpool

  • Contract Type: Temporary / Term-Time Only (Full-Time)

  • Duration: September 2026 - Ongoing (With potential to extend)

  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30

  • Pay Rate: £140+ per day (Negotiable based on experience)

About Our School

Operating under the guiding ethos "Learning Together, Achieving Together," our highly regarded primary school is deeply committed to collaborating with pupils, parents, staff, and the wider community to foster a culture of lifelong learning.

We boast a highly skilled, motivated staff team and an exceptional pastoral care system, ensuring a happy, safe, and stimulating environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our pupils have access to outstanding creative, sporting, musical, and cultural opportunities. Both staff and pupils are encouraged to maintain the highest expectations of themselves, driven by six core values that form the foundation of our culture: Pride, Ambition, Respect, Resilience, Integrity, and Excellence.

The Role

We are seeking an adaptable, enthusiastic, and professionally qualified Primary Teacher to join our team for the upcoming academic year to deliver high-quality PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) cover across the school.

This is a fantastic full-time opportunity for a versatile educator who thrives on variety and wants to experience working across different year groups. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring continuity of learning and maintaining our high academic standards from the very start of the school year while our class teachers take their dedicated PPA time.

Please Note: Work will be pre-planned by the class teachers and sent to you via email the evening before. Marking will be required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver pre-planned, engaging, and high-quality lessons across various primary year groups.

  • Maintain a consistent, positive, and productive learning environment in every classroom you cover.

  • Implement the school's behaviour policy effectively, promoting our core values of Pride, Ambition, Respect, Resilience, Integrity, and Excellence.

  • Provide constructive feedback to class teachers regarding pupil progress, engagement, and any notable achievements or incidents.

  • Collaborate closely with our supportive teaching and pastoral teams to ensure seamless transitions throughout the school day.

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualifications: Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to kickstart their induction year are welcome.

  • Experience: Proven, demonstrable experience teaching within a primary school setting with strong classroom management skills.

  • Vetting: Possession of an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to undergo a new check) is mandatory.

Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Sunday Times Top 100 Employer: We are the only education recruitment agency to be recognised for four consecutive years for our unwavering commitment to staff well-being.

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  • Local Expertise: Your dedicated consultant, Kara, is a specialist in the Blackpool and Fylde education market, providing bespoke interview preparation and professional CV polishing.

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