Year 5 Teacher with PPA Cover

Are you an enthusiastic and adaptable teacher seeking an exciting opportunity? Our vibrant primary school, based in Featherstone, Pontefract, is looking for passionate educators to join us as PPA Cover Teacher and Year 5 Teacher!

About the school

Rooted in the Church of England's Vision for Education, the school embraces the mission of "Educating for Life in All its Fullness," fostering collaboration and a shared commitment to this purpose. Located in the close-knit community of Featherstone, the school takes pride in its rich heritage and cultivates a strong sense of belonging and mutual support among its members. The school's vision is to provide a safe, inclusive environment where all individuals are empowered to grow in spirit and aspire toward broader horizons. This vision is brought to life through the school's Christian values of hope, love, respect, and kindness.

The competitive pay rate for this position is between £120 and £210 per day, depending on experience. You will be required from January 2025 to February half term holidays. This role is open to ECTs who are looking to gain experience in a supportive school.

PPA Cover Teacher plus Year 5

You will support a Year 5 Class in the mornings and cover PPA across the school in the afternoons.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Deliver engaging lessons that align with the National Curriculum standards and support the creative curriculum delivered by the school
• Understand age-related expectations for children within KS1/KS2 and scaffold and stretch accordingly to maximise educational outcomes for pupils as individuals
• Keep up-to-date records of data of your year 5 pupils
• Build a positive rapport with all pupils based on trust and mutual respect
• Work effectively as a team player with the TA, key stage and wider staff to share advice, resources and best practice

Essential Requirements:

-QTS (Or an equivalent teaching qualification)

-Excellent references to support previous experience in KS1 or KS2 (ideally in a both Key Stages)

-A CV that covers full employment history with any CV gaps explained

-The right to work in the UK

All candidates for posts will be asked to provide suitable references and undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you feel you meet the requirements and would like to be considered for this exciting PPA Cover position, please call Tamara ASAP on or email

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment / SANZA Teaching Agency / Accelerate Teaching;

• 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