Job Description

Primary PPA Cover Teacher

Location: South Shore, Blackpool

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

Duration: 1st June 2026 - 17th July 2026 (Summer Term)

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 summer term 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 while our class teachers take their dedicated PPA time.

Work will be provided by the class Teacher's and sent 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) are welcome.

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

• Attributes: Adaptable, highly organised, and capable of building quick, positive rapport with pupils across different age groups.

• 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.

• Premium CPD: Gain complimentary access to 2,500+ accredited courses via The National College, allowing you to add specialised certifications to your CV ahead of the autumn interview season.

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