Zest Education has relationships with the majority of schools across London, Staffordshire and the West Midlands.
You can search through our latest jobs below:
Zest Education has relationships with the majority of schools across London, Staffordshire and the West Midlands.
You can search through our latest jobs below:
Part-Time PPA Teacher (Mondays & Tuesdays) – September 2025
Location: Solihull (On-site parking available)
Position Type: Part-time, ongoing weekly commitment (every Monday & Tuesday)
About the School
Two-form entry primary school situated in the heart of Solihull.
Friendly, supportive environment with a focus on fostering pupil growth and creativity.
Modern facilities and dedicated staff committed to high-quality education.
We are seeking a dynamic and reliable PPA (Planning, Preparation & Assessment) Teacher to join the school via our trusted education agency. You’ll support the teaching team by delivering engaging, high-quality cover lessons and ensuring continuity in pupil learning.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver stimulating lessons in line with the school’s curriculum and schemes of work.
Ensure smooth transitions and maintain consistent learning outcomes during teacher absence.
Prepare resources, assessments, and feedback to support pupils’ progress.
Collaborate with class teachers and leadership to uphold school standards.
Engage with pupils positively, managing behaviour effectively to create a conducive learning atmosphere.
Essential Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching in primary settings, ideally across multiple year groups.
Effective classroom management skills and ability to adapt to different teaching styles.
Strong communication skills and a professional, team-oriented mindset.
Willingness to contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture.
Benefits
On-site parking for staff—no commute worries!
Regular, stable hours: Mondays & Tuesdays, term time only.
Supportive school environment and access to teaching materials.
Competitive daily rate aligned with experience and qualifications.
Networking opportunities through our agency with potential for additional assignments.
Ideal Candidate
You are passionate about primary education, flexible in adapting plans, and enthusiastic about covering PPA time so class teachers can focus on their core teaching. Your lesson delivery is engaging, high-impact, and ensures pupils feel safe and supported.
If you are interested in this position or want 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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