PPA Cover Teacher
Job description
PPA Teachers Wanted – Southport, Crosby & Bootle
Start Date: Easter 2026 (or earlier if available)
Pay: £125–£185 per day
Guaranteed Work Scheme Available – 4 Days Guaranteed Pay!
Are you a passionate and flexible Primary Teacher looking for a fresh challenge this spring?
Three welcoming and well-established primary schools across Sefton (including Southport, Crosby and Bootle) are seeking PPA Teachers to join their teams from Easter 2026, with opportunities to start sooner for those available.
This is an excellent opportunity for teachers who enjoy variety, thrive when working across different year groups, and want to feel fully supported in a consistent, long-term role.
As a PPA Teacher, you’ll deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to ensure continuity of learning while class teachers have release time. Each school offers a friendly, collaborative environment where staff wellbeing and teamwork are priorities.
Key Details
- Full-time PPA roles (Monday–Friday)
- Start date: Easter 2026 (or ASAP)
- Locations: Southport, Crosby & Bootle
- Pay: £125–£185 per day
- Year groups: EYFS, KS1 & KS2 (varied cover across the week)
- Guaranteed Work Scheme available (4 days guaranteed pay)
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking confident, adaptable and enthusiastic teachers who enjoy working across different classes and contributing positively to school life.
Desirable qualities:
- Experience in a PPA or supply teaching role
- Strong classroom management
- Ability to quickly build rapport with pupils and staff
- A proactive, positive attitude
ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply — this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your practice across different key stages with strong support from experienced staff.
Why Work With These Sefton Schools?
- Supportive leadership teams with a strong focus on wellbeing
- Friendly, inclusive school communities
- Excellent pupil behaviour and a positive atmosphere
- Clear planning provided and no unnecessary workload
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
- PLUS: Our Guaranteed Work Scheme ensures you receive 4 days of pay every week
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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