Job title: PPA Teacher
Job type: Temporary
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Teacher
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, UK
Job published: 02-10-2026
Job ID: 125046

Job Description

PPA Teacher – Hammersmith & Fulham – Day-to-Day and Short-Term Cover

Are you a passionate PPA Teacher looking for flexible teaching opportunities in Hammersmith & Fulham, with the potential to progress into longer-term assignments? We are seeking adaptable and enthusiastic teachers to provide day-to-day and short-term PPA cover across primary schools in Hammersmith & Fulham. This is an ideal opportunity to teach across different year groups, build relationships with school teams and find a longer-term role that suits you.

PPA Teacher – Key Benefits:

  • Flexible day-to-day and short-term assignments to suit your availability

  • Opportunities to progress into longer-term PPA assignments as vacancies arise

  • Varied teaching experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, depending on your strengths

  • Opportunity to get to know schools before committing to a longer placement

  • Dedicated recruitment support to match opportunities to your experience and preferences

  • Ideal for a PPA Teacher seeking variety, flexibility and opportunities to develop

About the Opportunities:

  • Provide classroom cover during teachers’ planning, preparation and assessment time

  • Teach across different classes and year groups within primary schools in Hammersmith & Fulham

  • Deliver a range of subjects according to each school’s PPA timetable

  • Build familiarity with school routines through repeat bookings where available

  • Be considered for longer-term placements where your experience and availability match school needs

PPA Teacher – Role Responsibilities:

  • Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons using school planning where provided

  • Adapt confidently to different year groups, subjects and classroom routines

  • Maintain continuity of learning while class teachers undertake their PPA time

  • Follow each school’s behaviour policies and safeguarding procedures

  • Support mixed-ability classes and pupils with additional needs

  • Work collaboratively with class teachers and teaching assistants in Hammersmith & Fulham

  • Complete marking and provide clear feedback in line with school expectations

PPA Teacher – Candidate Requirements:

  • UK QTS is essential for this PPA Teacher opportunity

  • Strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum and relevant phase expectations

  • Confidence teaching across a range of primary year groups

  • Effective classroom management and the ability to establish positive relationships quickly

  • A flexible, reliable and organised approach to cover teaching

  • Commitment to inclusive education and supporting pupils with additional needs

  • Interest in longer-term PPA assignments as suitable opportunities become available

This PPA Teacher opportunity in Hammersmith & Fulham is ideal for a teacher seeking flexible, varied classroom experience while building towards a longer-term position.

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