PPA Teacher

Engage Partners Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Partners Limited in Croydon is seeking a proactive PPA Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Thornton Heath.

You will provide PPA cover across EYFS,KS1 and KS2, delivering pre-planned lessons, maintaining continuity of learning, and adapting to different year groups with confidence.

The role offers supportive leadership, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to build positive relationships with pupils and staff while delivering high-quality teaching.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS and have UK primary teaching experience.
• Confident across multiple primary year groups.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Reliable, organised and adaptable with ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide PPA cover across the primary school
• Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Maintain continuity of learning during teacher release time
• Adapt confidently to different year groups and classroom environments
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment
• Support pupils with a range of abilities and additional needs
• Work closely with teachers, teaching assistants and school leadership

Skills

QTS

UK primary teaching experience

Year group flexibility

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Relationship building

Passion for teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

PPA Teacher

Location: Thornton Heath, Croydon
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A welcoming and supportive primary school in Thornton Heath is looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable PPA Teacher to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for a qualified teacher who enjoys variety and is confident teaching across different year groups while providing high-quality cover for class teachers during their PPA time.

The Role

• Provide PPA cover across the primary school
• Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Maintain continuity of learning during teacher release time
• Adapt confidently to different year groups and classroom environments
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment
• Support pupils with a range of abilities and additional needs
• Work closely with teachers, teaching assistants and school leadership

The Ideal Candidate

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience teaching within a UK primary school
• Confident teaching across different primary year groups
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Reliable, organised and adaptable
• Able to quickly build positive relationships with pupils
• Passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive primary school environment
• Friendly and collaborative staff team
• The opportunity to work across a variety of year groups
• Support from experienced senior leaders
• Professional development opportunities
• A rewarding and varied teaching role
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities