PPA Cover Teacher, Sheffield

Academics Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time PPA cover teaching

Competitive daily rate

Free CPD

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend scheme

Temp to permanent contracts

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a versatile PPA cover teacher for a Specialist SEN secondary school. The role covers KS3/KS4 in a SEN environment, enabling continuity of learning while regular teachers are unavailable. Immediate start through July 2027.

The ideal candidate will have QTS, experience across secondary key stages, strong behaviour management, and DBS checks. The position offers term-time pay with holiday entitlement and a dedicated consultant from Academics.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching across secondary key stages (KS3/KS4).
• Commit to 5 days per week until July 2027.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain both).

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Provide PPA cover, enabling class teachers to complete planning and assessment
• Maintain continuity and progression in pupils' learning during cover periods
• Apply strong behaviour management in line with school policy
• Adapt delivery to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEN
• Work collaboratively with support staff and the wider school team
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times
• Foster a calm, consistent and supportive learning environment

Skills

QTS

Secondary KS3/KS4

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

PPA Cover Teacher - SEN Secondary School, Sheffield

Location: Specialist SEN setting, Sheffield

Start Date: Immediate start available through July 2027

Salary: Competitive daily rate (PAYE - no umbrella company deductions, based on experience) + holiday pay

Academics is looking for a versatile Teacher to provide PPA cover at a specialist SEN secondary school on a full-time basis, commencing as soon as possible. This position involves covering classes throughout Key Stages 3 and 4 within a secondary-style structure, giving you the chance to work across year groups and subjects while releasing permanent staff for their planning, preparation and assessment time.

The Role

You will deliver pre-planned lessons to pupils across KS3 and KS4 in an SEN environment, ensuring continuity of learning while class teachers are absent from the classroom. The successful candidate will be adaptable, confident in managing behaviour within a specialist provision, and able to build positive relationships quickly across different classes and key stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Provide PPA cover, enabling class teachers to complete planning and assessment
• Maintain continuity and progression in pupils' learning during cover periods
• Apply strong behaviour management in line with school policy
• Adapt delivery to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEN
• Work collaboratively with support staff and the wider school team
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times
• Foster a calm, consistent and supportive learning environment

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching across secondary key stages
• Ability to commit to 5 days per week until July 2027
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Previous SEN/SEMH experience desirable, or a willingness to work within a specialist setting
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS (or willingness to obtain both)

What Academics Offer

• Full-time PPA cover teaching opportunity in a specialist SEN setting
• Competitive daily rate, paid weekly - term time only
• Free CPD tailored to complex needs
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your employment
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £125 in Love2Shop vouchers for every education professional you refer to us
• Temp to permanent contracts where applicable

If you are an adaptable Teacher with strong behaviour management skills and the flexibility to cover classes across KS3 and KS4, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Charlotta directly:

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Academics - Where passion meets purpose, and every child gets the chance to shine.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy