Contract Type:
Full-time Permanent
Start Date: 01/09/2026
Location: Croydon, London
Salary: £160 - £200 per day
Daily rate dependent on experience and responsibilities.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday (Term Time)
About the Role
Teach Now is delighted to be recruiting a versatile and enthusiastic PPA Cover Teacher for a welcoming primary school in Croydon.
This varied role offers the opportunity to teach across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, delivering engaging pre-planned lessons while providing high-quality cover during teachers' planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time. It's an ideal opportunity for a confident teacher who enjoys variety and building relationships across different year groups.
About the School
This friendly and inclusive primary school has a strong reputation for teamwork, high standards and a positive learning culture. Staff are supported by approachable leaders who value collaboration and professional development, creating an environment where teachers can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver engaging lessons across KS1 and KS2.
• Ensure continuity of learning during PPA cover.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of different classes.
• Work collaboratively with year group teams.
• Assess learning and provide feedback where required.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within a UK primary school.
• Excellent classroom management.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to quickly establish positive classroom routines.
• Right to work in the UK.
Our Client Can Offer You
• A varied teaching role with no class teacher responsibilities.
• Friendly and supportive leadership team.
• Well-resourced learning environments.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• A welcoming school community committed to high-quality education.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£160.00 - £200.00 per day