Tch / Dorchester

KS2 PPA Teacher – Dorchester

Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Temporary / Long-term opportunity
Salary: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
Phase: Primary – Key Stage 2
Hours: Full-time / Part-time options may be available

KS2 PPA Teacher – Dorchester

Teaching Personnel are currently looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable KS2 PPA Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in the Dorchester area.

The school is looking for a confident teacher who can start as soon as possible and provide high-quality PPA cover across Key Stage 2. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced primary teacher who enjoys working across different year groups and subjects and can quickly establish positive relationships with pupils and staff.

The Role

As a KS2 PPA Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across Years 3–6.
• Cover teachers' PPA time across a range of KS2 classes and subjects.
• Follow existing planning and curriculum expectations, adapting lessons where necessary.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour, learning and pupil engagement.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff across the school.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of different abilities and learning needs.
• Monitor pupil understanding and provide appropriate feedback.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers and the wider school team.
• Ensure continuity and consistency of learning when moving between classes.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has recent experience teaching within Key Stage 2.
• Has a strong understanding of the KS2 National Curriculum.
• Is confident teaching across Years 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Has excellent classroom management skills.
• Is adaptable and comfortable working with different classes and year groups.
• Can quickly establish positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Has high expectations of behaviour, achievement and pupil progress.
• Is organised, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Is available to start as soon as possible.

DBS & Safeguarding Requirements

Teaching Personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful candidate will ideally hold an Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check on the DBS Update Service.

If you do not currently have a suitable DBS on the Update Service, Teaching Personnel can support you with the application process.

Please note: the DBS must be suitable for working with children only and must include the appropriate enhanced children's workforce checks. Teaching Personnel's safeguarding process includes enhanced DBS and Children's Barred List checks as part of registration.

What You Will Need to Apply

To be considered for this role, please provide:

• An up-to-date CV covering your full employment history for the last 10 years.
• Details of any employment gaps, with an explanation where applicable.
• Evidence of QTS and relevant teaching qualifications.
• Two suitable professional references, including recent employment where possible.
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through Teaching Personnel.
• The right to work in the UK.

Teaching Personnel's safer recruitment procedures require a full career history covering a minimum of 10 years, with employment gaps appropriately investigated.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to local primary teaching opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible short- and long-term opportunities.
• Access to free safeguarding and professional development training.
• Potential opportunities for permanent positions.
• A straightforward registration and compliance process.
• Ongoing support from a specialist education recruitment team.

Interested?

If you are a qualified KS2 teacher based in or around Dorchester and are available to start ASAP, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV, ensuring it covers the last 10 years of your employment history.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding, DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment requirements.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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