Primary Teacher – PPA & Leadership Cover (Full-time, Temporary)

Location: DE55, Derbyshire Start Date: 5 January 2026 End Date: 16 December 2026 Days: Monday–Friday

Education Personnel is supporting a friendly infant school located in a North Derbyshire town with strong community links, to recruit a Primary Teacher to provide PPA and leadership release cover across Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Primary Teacher or Cover Supervisor to work within an early years and Key Stage 1 setting that places a strong emphasis on consistency, routine, and high-quality early education.

The school benefits from a supportive staff team, well-established systems, and a calm learning environment tailored to younger pupils. Staff work collaboratively to ensure continuity of learning while supporting leadership capacity across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons across Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 • Provide high-quality PPA and leadership release cover in line with school expectations • Maintain continuity of learning and classroom routines • Adapt teaching to meet the developmental needs of infant-aged pupils • Work closely with class teachers and senior leaders to support pupil progress • Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote pupil wellbeing • Contribute to a positive learning environment

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) • Experience teaching in EYFS and/or Key Stage 1 • Confident classroom management and strong behaviour-for-learning strategies • Ability to adapt quickly across different year groups • Strong communication and teamwork skills • Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

Why work with Education Personnel?

• Access to long-term and short-term primary teaching roles across Derbyshire • A dedicated consultant throughout your placement • Competitive weekly pay • Full support with vetting and compliance • Opportunities for ongoing work and professional development

If you are a Primary Teacher seeking a long-term role within a Derbyshire infant school from January 2026, contact Education Personnel to apply or to register for similar teaching opportunities in the local area