Primary PPA Teacher Contract Full Time

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Dover; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. is supporting a welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets to recruit a experienced Primary Teacher for PPA cover across Early Years to Year 6. This full-time position provides ongoing support for planning, preparation and assessment.

The ideal candidate will have primary-phase experience, strong curriculum knowledge, and be confident with behaviour management. A flexible, proactive and well-organised approach is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching across the primary phase.
• Strong curriculum knowledge.
• Confident with behaviour and classroom management.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to teaching.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and well organised.

Responsibilities

• Provide PPA cover across the full primary age range (Early Years to Year 6).
• Cover throughout the school to allow class teachers time for planning, preparation and assessment.
• Adapt activities to suit the needs of individual classes with input from a range of staff.
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure continuity of learning and positive classroom experiences for all pupils.

Skills

Experience across primary phase

Strong curriculum knowledge

Behaviour and classroom management

Flexible and adaptable

Proactive, enthusiastic and organised

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

• Primary PPA Teacher
• Full-time
• Primary School
• Tower Hamlets
• Start date: Immediate or September 2026
• Contract: Ongoing

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Primary Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets to provide PPA cover across the school.

The Role

As the PPA Teacher, you will provide cover across the full primary age range - from Early Years to Year 6 - allowing class teachers time for planning, preparation, and assessment. This is a full-time role working across a range of classes and year groups throughout the school.

Most lesson planning will be provided by class teachers, although there may be opportunities for you to contribute ideas and adapt activities to suit the needs of individual classes. You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure continuity of learning and positive classroom experiences for all pupils.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience teaching across the primary phase
• Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge
• Be confident with behaviour and classroom management
• Have a flexible and adaptable approach
• Be proactive, enthusiastic, and organised

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified primary teacher who enjoys variety in their day-to-day teaching and is confident delivering engaging lessons across the school.

This PPA Teacher role is offered on an ongoing contract basis with either an immediate or September 2026 start.

The School

This welcoming and inclusive primary school in Tower Hamlets serves a diverse and vibrant community of pupils who are eager to learn and achieve. The school promotes a creative and stimulating learning environment with a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and high-quality teaching.

Staff benefit from supportive senior leadership, collaborative working practices, and excellent opportunities for professional development. The school prides itself on fostering a positive atmosphere where both pupils and staff are encouraged to thrive.