Primary PPA Teacher Full Time Temporary

Philosophy Education, Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education, Ltd. is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Hornchurch to recruit a qualified Primary PPA Teacher. The role covers the full primary age range across Early Years to Year 6, providing class teachers with time for planning, preparation and assessment.

This is a full-time, ongoing contract with an immediate or September 2026 start. The school emphasises inclusion, wellbeing, and high-quality teaching, and offers opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Experience teaching across the primary phase.
• Strong curriculum knowledge across key stages Early Years to Year 6.
• Confident with behaviour and classroom management.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to cover requirements.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and well organised in delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide PPA cover across the full primary age range, enabling class teachers to plan and assess.
• Deliver engaging lessons with lesson plans largely provided by class teachers while adapting activities as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain continuity of learning and positive pupil experiences.

Skills

Primary teaching experience

Curriculum knowledge

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Proactivity and organisation

Job description

• Primary PPA Teacher
• Full-time
• Primary School
• Hornchurch
• 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 Hornchurchto 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 Hornchurchserves 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.

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