KS1, KS2 PPA Teacher - Sunderland Primary

2nd September start
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago
Expiring 16th July
Sunderland
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Summary: Shiney Row Community Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join our welcoming team. This full-time role is integral to our commitment to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and high-quality education that fosters each child's individual growth and success. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons across various year groups, supporting the school's ethos of creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment rooted in respect, curiosity, and excellence. The role involves covering PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) time across all year groups, as well as supporting targeted interventions to help pupils achieve their full potential. The position is based in Sunderland and is available for an immediate start. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver high-quality, inclusive lessons across all primary year groups during PPA cover periods, ensuring consistency with the school's curriculum and educational philosophy. - Support the planning, preparation, and assessment of lessons, aligning with the school's commitment to personalised learning and pupil development. - Provide targeted intervention support to pupils, assisting in closing attainment gaps and promoting individualised progress. - Foster a positive, respectful classroom environment that encourages independence, resilience, and a love of learning in line with the school's values. - Collaborate with colleagues, including teaching assistants and support staff, to ensure cohesive planning and effective delivery of the curriculum. - Contribute to the monitoring and recording of pupil progress, providing feedback to ensure continuous development. - Uphold safeguarding and behaviour management policies in accordance with school procedures, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all pupils. - Participate in school events, meetings, and professional development opportunities to support school improvement and personal growth. - Support the wider school community by promoting inclusion, respecting diversity, and embodying the school's ethos of kindness and respect. Why Join Zen Educate? At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. Whether you are looking for better pay, more flexibility in your schedule, or hands-on support to help you find the right role, we are here to support you every step of the way. Join our platform today and let us help you take the next step in your career.
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Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

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Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

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