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PPA Cover Teacher (UQ)

Abbey View Primary Academy · High Wycombe · Buckinghamshire

Job description

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 datesWeek 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:

Application Process:

Applications are made available by the Trust’s recruitment portal, My New Term. Interested candidates should complete the online My New Term application form, please include a personal statement that should outline your suitability for the post by referring to the job description and person specification.

In compliance with KCSiE Safer Recruitment Guidelines, CV's cannot be accepted and you will need to complete an online My New Term application form to be considered for this position.

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.


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About this school

Abbey View Primary Academy

Free schools · Primary · Ages 4–11

Good
Pupils
217
Avg teacher salary
£41,091
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.3:1
Academy trust
INSPIRING FUTURES PARTNERSHIP TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BX

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Salary
£23,732.00 - £36,494.00 Annually (Actual) Salary: UQ1 – 6 in accordance with the current Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
10 September 2026
Closing date
24 September 2026

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