PPA cover Teacher

Connex Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,675 - 38,745; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£150–£210/day)

Flexible hours

BDMAT Trust placements

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting PPA Cover Teachers to work across BDMAT Trust Schools in Birmingham. Flexible day-to-day and long-term opportunities available, with roles across KS1 and KS2 starting September 2026.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. Competitive daily pay of £150–£210, with support from an experienced education consultant and opportunities across a trusted local academy trust.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Experience teaching in a UK primary school setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to teaching.
• Passion for supporting pupils and school communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across KS1 and KS2.
• Provide high-quality classroom teaching during PPA cover sessions.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and school leaders.
• Maintain excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Ensure pupils remain focused and on task throughout lessons.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching within a UK primary school setting

Job description

PPA Cover Teacher – BDMAT Trust Schools

Pay: £150 – £210 per day
Hours: Flexible – Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Location:Birmingham

Start Date: September 2026

Connex Education is proud to be recruiting PPA Cover Teachers to work across a number of welcoming and well-established schools within the BDMAT Trust in Wolverhampton and Walsall.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified teachers seeking flexible teaching work across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, with both day-to-day and long-term positions available from September. We also have full-time teaching opportunities for those looking for a more involved classroom role with planning, preparation, and assessment responsibilities.

The Role

• Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across KS1 and KS2
• Provide high-quality classroom teaching during PPA cover sessions
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and school leaders
• Maintain excellent classroom and behaviour management
• Ensure pupils remain focused, motivated, and on task throughout lessons

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Experience teaching within a UK primary school setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils and contributing to school communities

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for flexibility or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking valuable classroom experience, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rates of £150–£210 per day
• Opportunities across a trusted local academy trust
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.