PPA Cover Teacher – Mixed Key Stages - Oakridge Primary School

PPA Cover Teacher – Mixed Key Stages

Part‑time Fixed‑Term position, 13 hours per week – two full days – Summer Term 2026

Oakridge Primary School

Salary: M3 to M6 depending on experience

Start Date: 13th April 2026 to 17th July 2026

Oakridge is a vibrant, successful and forward‑thinking primary school with a talented team dedicated to offering the highest standards of education and care to the children in our community. Our ethos challenges both our pupils and staff to always "reach for the stars"; striving for excellence in everything we do. We believe in our infinite purpose of making our children lifelong learners through our "Disney Land" curriculum.

Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of our dedicated staff, you will embody and promote The Oakridge Way; the attributes we promote for being a good person and the learning mind‑frames to be successful learners. Our school encourages everyone to be the best version of themselves, fostering both personal and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

We are looking for a passionate, positive, self‑driven and proactive educator to join our ambitious team. You will play a key role in motivating and engaging our pupils, creating innovative and challenging learning opportunities in a safe and supportive environment. Along with your experience and knowledge of best practice in primary education, you will bring high expectations of yourself and your learners, a commitment to personal development, and a desire to make a meaningful impact to our school community.

• Motivate and engage pupils in learning.
• Create innovative and challenging learning opportunities.
• Deliver lessons that comply with the curriculum and Ofsted expectations.
• Maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practice.

• Experience and knowledge of best practice in primary education.
• High expectations for self and learners.
• Commitment to personal development.

We encourage prospective candidates to visit the school to meet the staff and have an informal chat about the position. Tours of the school will take place on Thursday 12th February 2026 at 9:15 am and Friday 13th February 2026 at 10:30 am. To attend, please contact the school office by emailing Mrs Edwards at o

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 27th February 2026 at 12 noon.

Short‑listing will take place on Monday 2nd March 2026.

Interviews will be held on Monday 9th March 2026.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure and barring service check is a requirement of this post. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy is available to view on our website.

As part of our due diligence an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Please note:

CVs are not accepted. Only accurately and fully completed application forms and letters are to be submitted for shortlisting, with attention to grammar, punctuation, spelling and overall presentation. All completed application forms to be returned to recrui