PPA Cover Teacher 4 Days per Week - Reading

PPA Cover Teacher (4 Days per Week)Location: Reading, BerkshireStart Date: September 2025Contract: Part-Time (4 days per week), Long-Term or PermanentSalary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)

Are you a passionate and flexible class teacher looking to join a small, nurturing school at the heart of its community? Our client - a welcoming junior school in Reading - is seeking a talented PPA Cover Teacher to join their team from September 2025 on a 4-day-per-week basis.

This friendly and inclusive junior school shares a strong connection with its neighbouring infant school, fostering a sense of one community from Years 3 to 6. With a committed leadership team, high expectations for all pupils, and a supportive staff culture, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment where children thrive both academically and personally.

As the PPA Cover Teacher, you will:

• Teach across KS2 to cover staff PPA time

• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons in line with school policies

• Work flexibly across year groups, building strong relationships with pupils and staff

• Support the wider development of the curriculum and contribute to whole school life

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience across Key Stage 2, with a creative and adaptable teaching style

• A caring, child-centred approach with high expectations for behaviour and learning

• A team player who can contribute to a positive and collaborative school culture

• Passion for inclusion and a desire to help every child reach their full potential

• A small, close-knit and supportive team

• Access to high-quality CPD and coaching via a national professional learning network

• Opportunities to develop in your career and contribute beyond the classroom

• A warm, community-focused school environment where staff and pupils feel valued

Interested?We would love to hear from you! To apply or find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact:

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