PPA Cover Teacher – Primary
Location: Southwark, South London
Salary: £160–£200 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 21 September 2026
An inclusive inner-city primary school in Southwark is looking for a confident PPA Cover Teacher to teach across its vibrant and diverse community. This long-term opportunity suits a teacher who thrives on variety and can deliver engaging lessons while preserving each class’s established routines.
You will work from teacher-prepared plans and collaborate with phase teams to ensure continuity of learning. The school values culturally responsive teaching, high expectations and a warm, respectful classroom climate.
Key responsibilities:
Deliver planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 as timetabled
Make learning accessible to pupils with SEND, EAL and varied starting points
Maintain positive behaviour and safe classroom routines
Assess understanding and leave clear feedback for class teachers
Mark work in accordance with school expectations
Build positive relationships quickly across the school
The ideal PPA Cover Teacher will have:
UK QTS and strong recent primary-school experience
Secure knowledge across the primary curriculum
Excellent behaviour-management and communication skills
Flexibility, resilience and confidence in new classes
The right to work in the UK
What this role offers:
Teacher-prepared plans and established classroom routines
A varied timetable across a vibrant and diverse primary school
A long-term position that provides stability without responsibility for a single class
£160–£200 per day, depending on experience
Why work via Transparency Education?
Transparency Education is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent support and professional development for teachers and support staff. We offer:
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
• A £150 ‘refer a friend’ bonus once your referral has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), ensuring equal pay to a permanent employee.
• Access to a wide range of CPD training from our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Application Process: If you meet the criteria, please apply below or contact us directly. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training; teacher roles require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful. We will retain your CV and continue to support your search for work in education.
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We are committed to equality and challenging discrimination, and to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
