Milk Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive Primary Schools across Durham and Teesside and is looking to recruit passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated PPA Cover Teachers to join schools from September 2026.

Whether you're an experienced Primary Teacher looking for a flexible teaching opportunity or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to build your classroom experience, we'd love to hear from you. We have a range of long-term and full-time opportunities available, supporting schools with planned PPA cover across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

You'll play a vital role in providing high-quality teaching across different year groups, maintaining continuity of learning and creating positive classroom environments where pupils remain engaged and supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Follow school planning and curriculum requirements.
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of different pupils and year groups.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress where required.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching within a Primary School setting is desirable.
• ECTs are encouraged to apply.
• Confident teaching across different Primary year groups.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt to different school environments.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What Milk Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay of £145.00 – £232.57 per day.
• Opportunities across Durham, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham and Hartlepool.
• Long-term, full-time opportunities with the potential to become permanent.
• Fast-track registration and compliance process.
• Five-star rated education agency with strong local school partnerships.
• Access to our Perks Portal with discounts and exclusive offers.
• Over 1,000 free and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• Free PSHE lesson plans and teaching resources.
• Educator wellbeing support and wellbeing hub access.
• School Preparation Pack.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Apply Today

If you're looking for your next PPA Cover Teacher opportunity and want to enjoy variety while making a real difference in Primary schools, we'd love to hear from you.

Chris Shaw
📞 01642 983001
✉️ chris.shaw@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and APSCo standards.

Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.