PPA teacher

Location: Selly Oak, Birmingham
Position: Part-Time PPA Teacher (0.4)
Key Stages: EYFS & KS1
Start Date: October Half Term 2025
End Date: December 2025 (with potential for extension)
Working Days: 2 days per week
Required: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Are you a confident, proactive, and engaging teacher looking for a fulfilling part-time role? Zest Education is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a wonderful school in Selly Oak for a part-time PPA teacher to work across EYFS and KS1.

This exciting opportunity will run from October half term through to the end of the Autumn term (December 2025), with the possibility of further work in the future.

✅ About the School

This is a highly regarded primary school known for its inclusive ethos, warm community spirit, and unwavering focus on putting children at the heart of everything they do. It’s a school where staff, pupils, and families work closely together to create a nurturing environment where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive.

✅ About the Role

• Covering PPA sessions across Early Years and Key Stage 1

• Working 2 days per week (0.4 contract)

• Delivering engaging, age-appropriate lessons using provided planning

• Adapting teaching to meet the needs of a wide range of learners

• Becoming a valued member of a dedicated and friendly staff team

This role requires a teacher who can hit the ground running, build strong relationships quickly, and bring energy and flexibility to their teaching across year groups.

✅What We’re Looking For

We want to hear from teachers who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Have experience teaching in EYFS and/or KS1

• Are confident, adaptable, and proactive in their approach

• Can create a positive learning environment that engages young learners

• Are reliable, friendly, and thrive in collaborative school cultures

✅ Why Join Zest Education?

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

• Opportunity to work in an exceptional school setting

• Access to other short- and long-term roles across the Midlands

• A professional and caring agency that puts educators first

If you’re looking to join a school that values its staff and puts children first, this could be the perfect opportunity. Apply today and become part of something special with Zest Education. To find out more, email Charlie at charlie@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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