Primary School PPA Teacher - Barking & Dagenham, London

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,675 - 51,660; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality education and training support

Good OFSTED rating

Modern well-maintained building

Job summary

Academics is seeking a qualified Primary School PPA Teacher for a full-time position in Barking & Dagenham, starting September 2026. The role involves covering pre-planned lessons from Nursery to Year 6, marked assessments, and supporting the wider school team.

Ideal candidates will hold QTS and have at least one year of UK primary teaching experience. The school offers excellent train and bus links and a supportive environment for both new and experienced teachers.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS.
• Minimum one year experience in UK primary education or completed ECT training.
• Ability to deliver lessons across all primary phases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons from Nursery to Year 6.
• Mark assessments and support the school team.
• No lesson planning or report writing required.

Skills

Rapport-building skills with pupils

Supportive team-player mindset

Enthusiastic about teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

At least one year of UK primary teaching experience

Job description

Primary School PPA Teacher - Barking & Dagenham, London

We are recruiting a full-time PPA primary teacher for a 2 Form Entry Primary School located in Barking & Dagenham, London, to start in September 2026. The role is suitable for experienced primary teachers and recent qualified teachers (ECT). The contract is long-term, paid to scale, with the possibility of part-time arrangements.

Key Information

• Good OFSTED rating
• Start date: September 2026
• Pay: £150 – £280 per day
• Full time long-term contract (part-time available)
• Covering Nursery to Year 6
• Excellent transport links and parking
• High quality education and training support

Responsibilities

The PPA teacher will deliver pre‑planned lessons across Nursery to Year 6, mark assessments, and support the whole school team. You will not be required to plan lessons or write reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Holds QTS
• At least one year of UK primary teaching experience (or completed training as an ECT)
• Ability to teach across all primary phases
• Strong rapport-building skills with pupils
• Supportive, team-player mindset
• Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching

Additional Information

The school offers a modern, well‑maintained building with plentiful resources. It is located within walking distance of several stations and bus routes. The Headteacher is looking for a fun and vibrant teacher who can thrive in a collaborative environment. If you are a qualified teacher or an ECT eager to gain comprehensive year-group experience before starting your induction in September 2027, this could be the ideal opportunity.