PPA Cover Teacher – Croydon
Location: Croydon, South London
Salary: £160–£200 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 21 September 2026
A welcoming primary school in Croydon is recruiting a versatile PPA Cover Teacher to deliver high-quality planned lessons across the school. This is an excellent long-term role for an experienced teacher who enjoys variety, quickly builds rapport and can maintain consistent expectations in different classrooms.
Planning will be provided, allowing you to focus on strong delivery, pupil engagement and useful feedback. The timetable may include classes across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, so flexibility and sound primary curriculum knowledge are important.
The PPA Cover Teacher will:
Teach pre-planned lessons across a range of year groups
Establish calm routines and manage behaviour consistently
Adapt teaching so all pupils can participate and make progress
Mark work and provide feedback in line with school policy
Communicate clearly with class teachers and phase leaders
Contribute positively to the school’s inclusive culture
You will need:
UK QTS and recent primary teaching experience
Confidence teaching across more than one key stage
Strong classroom management and adaptability
Reliability, organisation and professional communication
The right to work in the UK
What this role offers:
Planned lessons, allowing you to focus on strong classroom delivery
A varied timetable and the chance to work with pupils across the primary age range
Consistent, long-term work within one supportive school community
£160–£200 per day, depending on experience
Why work via Transparency Education?
Transparency Education is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent support and professional development for teachers and support staff. We offer:
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
• A £150 ‘refer a friend’ bonus once your referral has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), ensuring equal pay to a permanent employee.
• Access to a wide range of CPD training from our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Application Process: If you meet the criteria, please apply below or contact us directly. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training; teacher roles require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful. We will retain your CV and continue to support your search for work in education.
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We are committed to equality and challenging discrimination, and to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
