Part-Time PPA Teacher, Autumn Term

Philosophy Education; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Coulsdon, Surrey is seeking a part-time PPA Teacher to support their staff during the Autumn term. The ideal candidate will have experience across all primary year groups and will play a key role in delivering lessons during teachers' planning time. This role offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can make a positive impact in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

Generous PPA time

Access to high-quality CPD

Qualifications

• Experience teaching across primary year groups.
• Strong curriculum knowledge in Year 6.
• Proactive, positive approach to classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for teachers from Reception to Year 6 during their planning, preparation, and assessment time.
• Collaborate with class teachers to ensure effective lesson preparation and delivery.
• Contribute ideas for lessons when opportunities arise.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Collaboration

Job description

• • PPA Teacher
  • Part-time (3 days)
  • Primary School
  • Coulsdon, Surrey
  • September start
  • 1 term contract

  A welcoming primary school in Coulsdon, Surrey are looking for a PPA Teacher to provide cover on a part-time basis across their school for the Autumn term.

  The Role

  In this PPA Teacher role you will you will be required for 3 days a week to provide cover for teachers from Reception to Year 6 during their planning, preparation, and assessment time.

  You will collaborate with class teachers to ensure lessons are effectively prepared and delivered. While the majority of lesson planning will be provided, you may have opportunities to contribute your ideas for certain classes or subjects.

  The ideal PPA Teacher will have experience teaching across all primary year groups with a strong curriculum knowledge in Year 6. You should have a proactive, positive approach to classroom management. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your skills and enthusiasm to a supportive and dynamic school environment.

  This PPA Teacher role is offered on an ongoing contract basis from September 2025 December 2025. Working days will be confirmed on appointment.

  The school

  This well-established and inclusive 3-form entry primary school in Coulsdon offers an excellent opportunity for teachers looking to join a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Set in spacious grounds with great facilities and strong community links, the school is part of a small, nurturing multi-academy trust that prioritises collaboration, professional growth, and staff wellbeing.

  Teachers benefit from shared planning across year groups, generous PPA time, and access to high-quality CPD through trust-wide training programmes. The school has a strong, inclusive ethos and delivers a broad, ambitious curriculum designed to support every pupil to thrive.

  The leadership team is committed to creating a positive staff culture, where professional development is encouraged and contributions are valued. With excellent transport links, a welcoming team, and a reputation for high standards and pastoral care, this is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher looking to make a real impact within a well-supported school setting.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.