Primary Teacher - PPA Cover - Carlisle
£120 - £160/day
Location
Carlisle
Role
Primary Teacher
Sector
Primary
Contract type
Long Term
Start date
7 September 2026
End date
18 December 2026
Pay
£120 - £160/day
Posted 7 days ago
Humly North West are recruiting for an adaptable Primary Teacher to provide regular PPA cover at Pennine Way Primary School in Carlisle.
This is a part-time role starting on 7 September 2026 and running until 18 December 2026, covering the Autumn Term.
The school can be flexible on the working pattern and can offer either 5 mornings per week or 2.5 days per week. You will be covering planning, preparation and assessment time, mainly across Key Stage 1, with potential cover in Year 3.
This role would suit a qualified Primary Teacher who is confident moving between classes, following planning and keeping pupils engaged across the school day.
Role Details:
Location: Carlisle
School: Pennine Way Primary School
Pay: £120-£160 per day
Start date: 7 September 2026
End date: 18 December 2026
Duration: Autumn Term
Schedule: Part-time
Working pattern: 5 mornings per week or 2.5 days per week
Role type: Primary Teacher, PPA Cover Teacher, Supply Teacher
Setting: Primary school
Key stages: Mainly Key Stage 1, with potential Year 3 cover
Focus: PPA cover, lesson delivery, classroom routines and pupil engagement
What You’ll Be Doing
As the Primary Teacher, you will provide regular PPA cover across the school.
Your role will include:
Delivering planned lessons across different classes
Providing PPA cover for class teachers
Teaching mainly across Key Stage 1
Potentially covering some Year 3 lessons
Managing classroom routines and expectations
Keeping pupils focused, settled and engaged
Adapting lessons to support different abilities
Working with teaching assistants and school staff
Providing feedback on learning, behaviour and progress
Following school policies and safeguarding procedures
Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
The school needs someone who can be flexible, reliable and confident stepping into different classrooms.
You’ll Be a Good Fit If You...
Hold QTS
Have experience teaching in UK primary schools
Are confident teaching Key Stage 1
Are comfortable covering Year 3 if needed
Can follow planning and deliver lessons confidently
Have strong classroom management skills
Are reliable, organised and professional
Can quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Are looking for a regular part-time teaching role
Are available from September 2026
Have, or are willing to complete, the required safeguarding and compliance checks
Longer-Term Roles and Pay
For longer-term teacher bookings, AWR may apply from week 13 where you remain in the same role with the same hirer. Where this applies, your pay may be reviewed in line with the school’s equivalent rate.
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Safeguarding Statement:
Humly is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow strict safer recruitment practices and a rigorous selection process designed to deter and identify unsuitable applicants.
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. In line with safeguarding legislation and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, any offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory checks, including DBS and Teacher Services.
Due to the nature of working with vulnerable groups, all applicants must disclose any spent convictions or cautions (unless protected) in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975.
