SEN PPA Cover Teacher: KS3-4, Full-Time Opportunity

Academics Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time PPA cover teaching

Competitive daily rate

Free CPD

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend scheme

Temp to permanent contracts

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a versatile PPA cover teacher for a Specialist SEN secondary school. The role covers KS3/KS4 in a SEN environment, enabling continuity of learning while regular teachers are unavailable. Immediate start through July 2027.

The ideal candidate will have QTS, experience across secondary key stages, strong behaviour management, and DBS checks. The position offers term-time pay with holiday entitlement and a dedicated consultant from Academics.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching across secondary key stages (KS3/KS4).
• Commit to 5 days per week until July 2027.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain both).

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Provide PPA cover, enabling class teachers to complete planning and assessment
• Maintain continuity and progression in pupils' learning during cover periods
• Apply strong behaviour management in line with school policy
• Adapt delivery to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEN
• Work collaboratively with support staff and the wider school team
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times
• Foster a calm, consistent and supportive learning environment

Skills

QTS

Secondary KS3/KS4

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Academics Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a versatile PPA cover teacher for a Specialist SEN secondary school. The role covers KS3/KS4 in a SEN environment, enabling continuity of learning while regular teachers are unavailable. Immediate start through July 2027.

The ideal candidate will have QTS, experience across secondary key stages, strong behaviour management, and DBS checks. The position offers term-time pay with holiday entitlement and a dedicated consultant from Academics.