PPA Cover Teacher

PPA Cover Teacher – Croydon

Location: Croydon, South London

Salary: £160–£200 per day, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary

Start date: 21 September 2026

A welcoming primary school in Croydon is recruiting a versatile PPA Cover Teacher to deliver high-quality planned lessons across the school. This is an excellent long-term role for an experienced teacher who enjoys variety, quickly builds rapport and can maintain consistent expectations in different classrooms.

Planning will be provided, allowing you to focus on strong delivery, pupil engagement and useful feedback. The timetable may include classes across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, so flexibility and sound primary curriculum knowledge are important.

The PPA Cover Teacher will:

Teach pre-planned lessons across a range of year groups

Establish calm routines and manage behaviour consistently

Adapt teaching so all pupils can participate and make progress

Mark work and provide feedback in line with school policy

Communicate clearly with class teachers and phase leaders

Contribute positively to the school’s inclusive culture

You will need:

UK QTS and recent primary teaching experience

Confidence teaching across more than one key stage

Strong classroom management and adaptability

Reliability, organisation and professional communication

The right to work in the UK

What this role offers:

Planned lessons, allowing you to focus on strong classroom delivery

A varied timetable and the chance to work with pupils across the primary age range

Consistent, long-term work within one supportive school community

£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.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

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