Connex - East Midlands
Primary Teacher (PPA Cover)
Connex Education are recruiting for the following exciting opportunity:
Job Title: Primary Teacher (PPA Cover)
Location: Nottinghamshire
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: Ongoing (reviewed and confirmed half-termly)
Working Pattern: Monday & Friday (2 days per week)
Salary: Competitive – details provided upon application
Could this be the perfect part-time role for you?
• Are you an experienced Primary Teacher who enjoys teaching across different year groups?
• Do you thrive in varied classroom environments and quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff?
• Are you looking for a consistent part-time opportunity within a welcoming and supportive primary school?
Connex Education is delighted to be working with a friendly and well-established primary school seeking an experienced teacher to provide high-quality PPA cover two days per week. This varied role offers the opportunity to teach across both Key Stage 1 and Upper Key Stage 2, making it ideal for a confident classroom practitioner who enjoys the variety that primary teaching can offer.
The successful candidate will teach Year 5/6 every Monday, before returning on Fridays to teach Year 1/2 during the morning and Year 5/6 during the afternoon. The school is looking for one teacher who can commit to both days each week, providing consistency for pupils and staff alike.
Situated within a well-connected residential area on the outskirts of Nottingham, the school is easily accessible from Arnold, Hucknall, Mansfield, Ravenshead and surrounding areas, with excellent transport links making commuting straightforward.
Vacancy Details
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Significant experience teaching within the primary phase
• Confidence teaching across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Flexible, organised and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences
Please note: The school is seeking an experienced teacher who can commit to both working days each week. Applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) will not be considered for this role.
What We Can Offer
• A welcoming and supportive leadership team
• Friendly and collaborative staff
• Well-resourced classrooms
• Consistent part-time timetable
• Opportunity to build lasting relationships within the school community
What Connex Education Can Offer
• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Weekly payroll
• FREE access to Academize CPD
• A dedicated education consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Opportunities for future long-term and permanent positions
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced primary teacher looking for a rewarding part-time role with variety, consistency and a supportive school environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to speak with one of our specialist education consultants.
Protected Characteristics Statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and assess all applicants on merit, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. Connex Education Partnership operates as both an employment agency and employment business and follows Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and current safeguarding legislation.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.