Early Career Teacher

HLTA / PPA Cover Role – Perfect for ECTs (Early Career Teachers) – September 2025 Start
Start Date: September 2025
Job Type: Full-Time / Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive – Based on experience and school location

Are you a recently qualified teacher eager to gain valuable classroom experience and build confidence before stepping into a full-time class teaching role?
This HLTA/PPA Cover position, sourced by Teaching Personnel, is the ideal next step for ECTs wanting to develop their skills and make a real impact in a variety of primary school settings.

We partner with a wide range of schools across the Black Country, providing friendly, supportive placements where you can grow professionally and gain hands-on experience in the classroom.

✨ Why This Role Is an Excellent Opportunity for ECTs:

• ✅ Get practical classroom experience supporting teaching staff during PPA time across multiple year groups.

• ✅ Build your confidence and teaching toolkit in a less pressured, supportive environment.

• ✅ Experience different key stages and school cultures, broadening your insight into primary education.

• ✅ Receive professional guidance and mentoring from experienced teachers in partner schools.

• ✅ Flexible assignments that fit your career goals and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and well-planned lessons during teachers’ PPA time, supporting learning across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.

• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners, ensuring inclusion and differentiation.

• ️ Maintain positive behaviour management and create a calm, focused learning environment.

• Support pupil progress monitoring and contribute insights to class teachers.

• Work collaboratively with teaching teams, SENCOs, and support staff to ensure continuity of learning.

• Lead group interventions or whole-class sessions aligned with the school curriculum.

• Assist with enrichment activities and support wider school initiatives as needed.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) obtained in 2024 or 2025 – ECTs strongly encouraged to apply!

• Enthusiastic about education and committed to developing professionally.

• ‍♀️ Adaptable, calm under pressure, and proactive in your approach to teaching.

• Good knowledge of the primary curriculum and keen to learn and grow.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

What You’ll Gain:

• Valuable classroom experience in a variety of primary school settings.

• The chance to enhance your teaching practice and classroom presence.

• Access to mentoring and CPD opportunities provided through our partner schools.

• Supportive, flexible placements designed to help you transition confidently from training to full-time teaching.

• Increased employability and stronger CV as you build your career.

Ready to kickstart your teaching career with a supportive HLTA/PPA Cover role?
Join Teaching Personnel today and take the next step towards your dream teaching job.

Apply now with your CV and a brief covering letter highlighting your enthusiasm and suitability for this role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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