PPA Teacher
- location Hounslow
- contract type Full-time
- contract terms Long-term
- salary £37,870 to £46,800 per year
- ref AxKpPrPA
- Apply by 17 January 2026
- Job start 19 Jan 2026
- Job end Ongoing
A well-established 2 form entry primary school in Hounslow is seeking a confident and adaptable PPA Cover Teacher for a full-time, long-term position.
About the role
In this role, you will provide PPA cover across the school, teaching planned lessons to classes from EYFS through to Key Stage 2. You will ensure continuity of learning while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and engagement. The position suits a teacher who is flexible, organised, and able to quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
Main Duties
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Delivering pre-planned lessons across the primary age range
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Providing high-quality teaching during teachers’ PPA time
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Maintaining positive behaviour and a consistent learning environment
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Adhering to school policies and safeguarding procedures
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Providing brief feedback to class teachers where required
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Supporting the wider life of the school as appropriate
About the school
The school is a popular and well-run 2 form entry primary school with a strong reputation in the local community. Leadership is supportive and approachable, with clear systems in place to support teaching and learning. Staff work collaboratively, and there is a strong emphasis on consistency and pupil wellbeing.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of PPA Teacher you will:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Ability to adapt quickly to different year groups and classes
- Experience teaching across the primary age range
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- QTS
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 708 or email [email protected].