PPA Teacher (Part time)

PPA Teacher – Berwick-upon-Tweed

2 Days per Week | Long-Term Position | Immediate Start | Village Primary School

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for a part-time teaching position near Berwick-upon-Tweed?

Ripple Education is currently recruiting a PPA Teacher for two days per week at a small village primary school in the Berwick area, with an immediate start.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher looking for a consistent part-time role without the demands of a full-time class teacher position. Planning is provided, allowing you to focus on delivering engaging lessons, building positive relationships with pupils and becoming a valued part of the school community.

The school is looking for someone who can provide consistency for its children and become a reliable member of the team.

Ripple Education is a local education recruitment agency working with schools, nurseries and specialist settings across the North East. We believe in finding the right person, not just a person, for every setting. Children are at the heart of every decision we make.

The opportunity

You’ll work two days per week, providing PPA cover across the school.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering lessons across different primary year groups
• Planning lessons where required
• Adapting teaching to meet the individual needs of pupils
• Creating a positive, safe and engaging learning environment
• Providing continuity and consistency for children
• Managing the classroom confidently and positively
• Marking pupils’ work in line with the school’s marking policy
• Working closely with class teachers, teaching assistants and the wider school team
• Following school policies, procedures and expectations
• Following school and Ripple Education safeguarding procedures at all times

What we’re looking for

You’ll ideally have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within a primary school
• Confidence teaching across different primary year groups
• Strong classroom management skills
• High expectations for all pupils
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

Availability to work two days per week on a long-term basis

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Why work with Ripple?

• Two consistent days per week
• Planning provided
• Immediate start
• Weekly pay and holiday pay
• Access to training and professional development
• A friendly, supportive team who get to know you
• Support from experienced teachers and education professionals

Want to know what it’s really like working with Ripple? Take a look at our Google reviews and hear directly from the team who work with us.

Safer Recruitment Requirements

We take our responsibility to safeguard children extremely seriously. All applicants must fully engage with Ripple Education’s rigorous and robust safer recruitment process before they can be considered for work.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS and relevant barred list checks
• Full employment and education history, including explanations for any gaps
• Suitable professional references
• Right to Work and identity checks
• Qualification and professional status checks, including relevant teacher status and prohibition checks
• Safeguarding and suitability declarations

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, Ripple Education is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Our recruitment process is intentionally thorough because the safety and welfare of children will always come first.

Interested?

If you’re looking for a consistent two-day-a-week teaching position in a small village primary school, with planning provided, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, or complete our application form directly:

https://hub.rocket-recruitment.co.uk/ripple-education

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, a full application form must be completed before interview.

Ripple Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.