Details:
- Salary: £160 - 200 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Wandsworth
- Date: 21 hours ago
Description:
PPA Cover Teacher
Location: Wandsworth, London, England
Pay: £160–£200 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.
Start date: 23 November 2026, or as soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, temporary, long-term.
Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.
About the role
Transparency Education is seeking a PPA Cover Teacher for a primary school opportunity in Wandsworth. You will provide classroom cover during teachers’ planning, preparation and assessment time, maintaining continuity and a positive learning atmosphere.
You will need to adapt quickly to different classes, pitch explanations appropriately and communicate well with colleagues. The cover timetable, year groups and planning responsibilities will be agreed before the assignment begins.
Key responsibilities
Teach the agreed PPA timetable and keep lessons focused and engaging.
Adjust activities for different attainment levels and additional needs.
Follow class routines and respond consistently to behaviour.
Complete agreed assessment or marking and leave concise learning feedback.
Requirements
To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:
QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Primary classroom experience and confidence teaching across year groups.
Flexible delivery, sound organisation and constructive relationships with staff.
Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.
Higher rates reflect substantial relevant teaching experience and qualifications. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.
What the role offers
Bring your teaching strengths to a varied timetable while supporting the wider school’s weekly rhythm.
Why Transparency Education?
We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:
A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.
Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Apply today
Send your CV and tell us which primary year groups you can cover confidently in Wandsworth.
Email or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date.
If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.
Safer recruitment
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks