PPA Cover Teacher (UQ) in High Wycombe

PPA Cover Teacher (UQ)

• Job title: PPA Cover Teacher (Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale)
• Salary: UQ1 -6 in accordance with the current Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Hours: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing date: 24th September 2026
• Potential start date: 2nd November 2026 (Pending satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks)
• Interview dates: Week commencing 28th September 2026 - Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview strong applicants before the closing date of this advert.

Job Description

Please refer to the attached recruitment pack. The Job Description should be read alongside the range of professional duties of Teachers as set out in the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. Teachers should also have due regard to the Teacher Standards.

Purpose of the role

• To facilitate and encourage learning which enables pupils to achieve the highest standards; to take ownership of and support the shared responsibility for the well-being, education and behaviour of all children
• To treat pupils and staff with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position

The post holder will be expected to carry out the following listed below, as well as any other reasonable duties that the Principal may require from time to time.

Key Responsibilities

• Set High Expectations
• Promote Good Progress & Outcomes
• Demonstrate Good Curriculum & Subject Knowledge
• Plan & Teach Well Structured Lessons
• Adapt Teaching for all Pupils
• Make Accurate & Productive Use of Assessment
• Manage Behaviour Effectively
• Fulfil Wider Professional Responsibilities
• Personal & Professional Conduct

Person Specification

Please refer to the attached recruitment pack.

Recruitment Process

Shortlisting

Candidates will be notified if they have been successful for interview. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview strong applicants before the closing date of this advert.

Interview Process

As part of the interview process, you will be required to complete a role related task, in class observation and panel interview.

Identifications

As part of our safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures, candidates invited to interview will be required to provide three original identification documents to enable us to complete the necessary Enhanced DBS identity and Right to Work checks, including documents from the relevant Group 1, Group 2a and/or Group 2b categories. Photocopies or emailed copies of documents will not be accepted.

Qualifications

Please provide original academic qualifications as cited on your application form, we cannot accept transcripts nor photocopies of qualifications.

Further Information

For more information about our Academy please visit our website www.abbeyviewprimaryacademy.org.uk or to discuss the role further please contact our Principal, Ms M Mirza, via email: office@avpa.school or telephone: 01494 939830

Visits

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed but need to be arranged in advance. Please email: office@avpa.school or call: 01494 939830 to arrange a visit.

Abbey View Primary Academy and the Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches will be completed prior to shortlisting and an enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.