PPA Cover Teacher
Location: Greenwich, London, England
Pay: £160–£200 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.
Start date: 04 January 2027
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 Greenwich. You will teach classes during colleagues’ planning, preparation and assessment time, providing continuity and purposeful learning.
You will need to move confidently between agreed year groups, adjust explanations and maintain familiar class routines. The cover timetable, planning responsibilities and marking expectations will be discussed before placement.
Key responsibilities
Deliver engaging lessons across the agreed primary cover timetable.
Adapt resources and questioning to different ages and learning needs.
Maintain positive behaviour and leave useful feedback for class teachers.
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, strong organisation and constructive staff communication.
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
Enjoy teaching variety while using your experience to support several groups of learners throughout the week.
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 outline the primary phases and subjects you can cover confidently from 4 January.
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