PPA Teacher

We are seeking a flexible and enthusiastic PPA Teacher to join a primary school in Hounslow on a full-time, long-term supply basis from January 2026.

About the role

As a PPA Teacher, you will provide high-quality cover across the school to allow class teachers their allocated planning, preparation, and assessment time. You will deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of year groups, maintaining consistency in learning and classroom expectations. This role requires adaptability, strong classroom management, and the ability to quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

About the school

The school is a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Hounslow, with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and staff collaboration. The leadership team is supportive and well-organised, ensuring clear communication and effective systems are in place to support teaching and learning. As a long-term member of staff, you will be fully integrated into the school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality lessons during PPA cover across the school

• Teaching across a range of year groups, following school policies and plans

• Maintaining positive behaviour and a consistent learning environment

• Providing feedback to class teachers on pupil engagement and progress

• Adhering to safeguarding and school procedures

• Supporting the wider life of the school where appropriate

Requirements

To be considered for the role of PPA Teacher you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching across the primary age range
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A flexible, organised, and professional approach

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Right to work in the UK

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] .