Job Title: PPA Cover Teacher (Primary)
Location: South Manchester
Start Date: After Easter 2025
Contract Type: Long-term Temp
Hours: 8:30 am 3:30 pm
Pay: Pay to scale
About the Role:
We're working with a number of lovely primary schools in South Manchester who are looking for flexible and enthusiastic PPA Cover Teachers to start after Easter. This is a brilliant opportunity if you're an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to build your experience, or if you're an experienced teacher wanting a better work-life balance.
Youll be covering PPA sessions across various year groups no planning, no marking, and no work to take home!
Why This Role?
Great for ECTs Build your confidence and classroom skills with the support of friendly staff.
Work-life balance No planning or marking, consistent hours, and plenty of variety.
Supportive environments Join welcoming schools with positive, inclusive cultures.
Set schedule 8:30am3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only.
What Were Looking For:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Confident teaching across multiple primary year groups
Positive, adaptable and approachable
Committed to creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences
To Apply:
If this sounds like the right fit for you, wed love to hear from you! Please send your up-to-date CV to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. All successful applicants must undergo safeguarding and vetting checks in line with DfE guidelines.
PPA Cover
Prospero Teaching
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England

£160 - £210 per day
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a PPA Cover Teacher in South Manchester, starting after Easter 2025.
- This long-term temporary role offers pay to scale and requires either Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent experience.
- Candidates should have experience teaching across multiple primary year groups and be adaptable and approachable.
- The role is ideal for Early Career Teachers looking to build confidence without the burden of planning or marking.
- Working hours are from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only.