Location: Lewisham, London
Salary: £160 - £200 per day, depending on qualifications and experience.
Start date: 9 November 2026
Contract: Full time, temporary, long term.
Hours: Term time; daily hours and assignment arrangements confirmed before placement.
Enjoy getting to know different classes while bringing a steady approach to every lesson? Transparency Education is recruiting a PPA Cover Teacher in Lewisham to provide primary cover during teachers’ planning, preparation and assessment time.
You will work across an agreed timetable, helping pupils settle quickly and continue learning with confidence. The year groups, subject coverage and any preparation responsibilities will be discussed before placement so you can understand what the school needs.
Responsibilities
• Deliver lessons across the agreed primary PPA timetable.
• Establish expectations quickly while respecting each class’s routines.
• Prepare or adapt resources in line with the school’s requirements.
• Work with teaching assistants to support participation and learning.
• Leave concise feedback on progress, completed work and follow-up needs.
Requirements
• QTS and primary classroom teaching experience.
• Confidence teaching different year groups and adjusting explanations.
• Reliable organisation, effective classroom management and clear handovers.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one as part of the recruitment process.
What the role offers
• Variety across the primary curriculum and different class communities.
• A chance to use your teaching strengths within a planned cover role.
Why work via Transparency Education?
You will have a dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance, with access to CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Our refer-a-friend scheme pays £150 for each candidate you refer after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. We pay in line with applicable Agency Workers Regulations (AWR).
Apply
Apply with your CV and let us know which primary phases and subjects you most enjoy teaching.
Email (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Please include your availability for a 9 November 2026 start.
If you have not heard from us within two working days, your application has not progressed for this role. We may contact you about other suitable education opportunities.
Safer recruitment
Transparency Education is committed to equality and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate safer recruitment checks
Salary description
£160.00 - £200.00 per day