PPA Teacher

Connex Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational agency in Birmingham is seeking a PPA Teacher to provide classroom cover while main teachers take their planning time. The role involves delivering high-quality lessons and ensuring continuity in learning. Candidates must have a QTS qualification and are expected to be adaptable across different subjects and year groups. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE Paid weekly

Funded formal qualification

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• QTS Qualification or above as a minimum.
• Strong understanding of the national curriculum and assessment frameworks.
• Be adaptable and flexible, able to teach across different year groups and subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons maintaining continuity in pupils' learning.
• Adapt materials to meet learning objectives and teacher's plans.
• Contribute to assessing pupils' understanding through marking and feedback.

Skills

Understanding of national curriculum

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability and flexibility

Education

QTS Qualification or above

Job description

Role: PPA Teacher

Rate of pay: £750 – £900 P/W

Location: Birmingham, B19

About the role

A PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) teacher plays a vital role in supporting schools by providing classroom cover while the main class teacher takes their statutory PPA time. Their main responsibility is to deliver high-quality lessons that maintain continuity in pupils’ learning, following the class teacher’s plans or adapting materials to meet the learning objectives. PPA teachers ensure that teaching standards and behaviour expectations remain consistent, allowing pupils to progress effectively even in the class teacher’s absence. They also contribute to assessing pupils’ understanding through marking, feedback, or informal observation, and communicate key information back to the class teacher. Overall, a PPA teacher helps sustain the smooth running of the school day, supports staff workload balance, and ensures pupils continue to receive engaging, effective learning experiences across the curriculum.

Role Requirements

• QTS Qualification or above as a minimum
• Have a strong understanding of the national curriculum and assessment frameworks.
• Be adaptable and flexible, able to teach across different year groups and subjects.
• Possess excellent communication skills for liaising with class teachers and reporting on pupil progress.
• Be able to follow and adapt lesson plans provided by class teachers.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and maintain a consistent learning environment.

About the school

This is a welcoming and inclusive primary school located in Birmingham. The school promotes values such as ambition, resilience, creativity, curiosity, kindness, and pride, aiming to develop pupils both academically and personally. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum enriched by a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sports clubs and community projects. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, environmental awareness, and community involvement. Communication with parents and carers is open and active, with regular updates, news, and celebrations of pupil achievements shared through its website and newsletters. Overall, it provides a nurturing and engaging environment where children are supported to reach their full potential.

Benefits of working with Connex

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE Paid weekly
• Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call Ash on 0121-456-4040 for more information