PPA Cover Teacher

PPA Cover Teacher
Location: Merton, London
Salary: £160 – £200 per day
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Phase: Primary – KS1/KS2
Salary will reflect experience and qualifications in line with the London Teachers' Pay Scale.

Teach Now is seeking a confident and flexible PPA Cover Teacher to join a supportive primary school in Merton from September 2026. This role is ideal for a qualified teacher who enjoys variety, strong classroom practice and the opportunity to teach across different year groups without the full responsibilities of a class teacher role.
The school is a welcoming and inclusive primary setting with a positive staff culture and a clear focus on pupil progress. Leaders are supportive, expectations are consistent and teachers are encouraged to deliver engaging lessons that help children feel confident and motivated.

The Role
As a PPA Cover Teacher, you will provide planned cover across KS1 and KS2 while class teachers complete their planning, preparation and assessment time. You will deliver lessons across different classes, maintain strong routines and ensure pupils continue to receive high-quality learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities
• Deliver planned lessons across KS1 and KS2.
• Follow class planning and adapt teaching where appropriate.
• Maintain positive behaviour and clear classroom expectations.
• Support pupils across a range of subjects and abilities.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, teaching assistants and phase leaders.
• Provide feedback on pupil engagement and learning.
• Create an inclusive and purposeful learning environment in every class.

Requirements
• Qualified Teacher Status, QTS.
• Experience teaching in UK primary schools.
• Confidence working across KS1 and KS2.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom organisation.
• Flexible, reliable and professional approach.
• Good understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

Benefits
• Full-time role starting September 2026.
• Competitive daily rate of £160 – £200.
• Opportunity to teach across multiple year groups.
• Reduced planning responsibility compared with a class teacher post.
• Supportive Merton primary school with a collaborative staff team.
• Ongoing support from Teach Now throughout the process.
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced primary teacher, cover teacher or adaptable classroom practitioner who wants a varied and rewarding role in a positive school environment.

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.