PPA Teacher

Are you an experienced and passionate teacher looking for a part-time role? Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a dedicated PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) Teacher to cover classes across a range of…

Pay rate £140 – £160/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 13 October 2026

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About this job

Are you an experienced and passionate teacher looking for a part-time role? Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a dedicated PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) Teacher to cover classes across a range of subjects and year groups. If you enjoy working flexibly and supporting students' learning while their class teachers are given time for planning, preparation, and assessment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging and effective lessons across a variety of subjects and year groups, covering for teachers during their PPA time.
Follow and implement lesson plans provided, ensuring continuity and progression in students' learning.
Adapt teaching styles to meet the needs of different classes, from Early Years to Key Stage 2.
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment, managing behaviour effectively and promoting a love for learning.
Support the well-being and development of students during lessons, ensuring their educational experience is engaging and productive.
Collaborate with class teachers and support staff to ensure seamless transitions and alignment with curriculum goals.
Qualifications and Experience:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Experience teaching across different year groups, with a strong understanding of the national curriculum.
Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to adapt to different teaching environments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
Flexibility, enthusiasm, and a commitment to providing high-quality teaching.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What We Offer:

Part-time and flexible working hours to fit your schedule.
Competitive salary and benefits.
A supportive and friendly school environment.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
A chance to work across a range of year groups and subjects, enhancing your teaching experience.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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