PPA Teacher

Job Description

Part-Time PPA Teacher – Highters Heath | February 2026 Start

Zest Education is looking for a dedicated and experienced Part-Time PPA Teacher to join a welcoming junior school in the Highters Heath area. This long-term teaching role begins in February 2026 and offers a temporary 0.4 contract, working every Wednesday and Thursday initially. This is an excellent opportunity for teachers seeking flexible working hours and a better work-life balance.

About the Role

As a PPA Teacher, you will cover a variety of classes across the school, delivering engaging lessons and supporting pupils’ learning. You’ll benefit from fantastic facilities, high-quality resources, and a supportive Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The role requires adaptability and confidence to teach across different year groups, ensuring continuity and progress for all pupils.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality lessons across multiple subjects and year groups.
  • Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Support pupils’ progress in literacy and numeracy.
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and carers.
  • Uphold school policies and contribute to the wider school community.

Who We’re Looking ForThe ideal candidate will be:

  • Qualified and experienced, with strong classroom management skills.
  • Enthusiastic, approachable, and adaptable, ready to hit the ground running.
  • Confident in teaching core subjects and supporting pupils’ learning needs.
  • A team player who values collaboration and communication.

If you are an experienced teacher looking for a rewarding part-time teaching role in a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you. Join Zest Education and make a positive impact on pupils’ learning and development.

Apply today to take the next step in your teaching career!

📧 Email Charlie at charlie@zesteducation.co.uk or click ‘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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