Details:
- Salary: £160 - 200 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Southwark
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
PPA Cover Teacher
Location: Southwark, 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 Southwark. You will lead learning during class teachers’ planning, preparation and assessment time, helping maintain pace and consistent expectations.
The role will suit an organised teacher who can work across agreed year groups and adjust explanations to each class. Planning requirements and the balance of subjects will be discussed before placement.
Key responsibilities
Deliver well-structured cover lessons within the agreed weekly timetable.
Use questioning and feedback to keep pupils involved and check learning.
Apply school routines and adjust activities for additional needs.
Provide accurate handovers and carry out the marking agreed with colleagues.
Requirements
To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:
QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Relevant primary teaching experience and strong classroom organisation.
Confidence adapting to different classes and maintaining positive behaviour.
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 variety to your teaching week and use your experience to support several groups of pupils.
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 about your experience teaching across primary phases or specialist subjects.
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