PPA Cover Teacher

Position: PPA Cover Teacher

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Location: Lewisham, London

Salary: £160 - £200 per day. Daily rate is dependent on experience and school requirements.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday (Term Time)

About the Role

Are you a versatile primary teacher who enjoys variety and thrives in different classroom settings? Teach Now is recruiting a confident PPA Cover Teacher for a welcoming primary school in Lewisham. You'll teach across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, delivering engaging lessons that ensure continuity of learning while class teachers undertake their planning, preparation and assessment time. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working with different age groups while avoiding the additional responsibilities associated with full class ownership.

About the School

This friendly and inclusive school is committed to delivering a broad, engaging curriculum within a supportive and collaborative environment. Staff benefit from approachable leadership, excellent resources and a genuine focus on professional wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across KS1 and KS2.
• Maintain positive classroom routines and behaviour.
• Adapt teaching styles to suit different year groups.
• Provide constructive feedback to class teachers.
• Support pupils of all abilities to achieve their best.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching in UK primary schools.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Strong adaptability and organisation.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
• Right to work in the UK.

Our Client Can Offer You

• A varied teaching timetable across the primary phase.
• Supportive senior leadership team.
• Well-resourced classrooms.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.
• A welcoming school where teachers are valued and encouraged to succeed.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.