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PPA Cover Teacher – Walsall

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PPA Cover Teacher – Walsall

Location: Walsall
Working Days: Mon-Friday
Contract: From April 2026 onwards
Position Type: PPA Cover


Are you an experienced primary teacher looking for a flexible role that fits your lifestyle?
Zest Education is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a PPA Cover Teacher at a warm and welcoming Infant School in Walsall. This is the perfect role for teachers who want to maintain their passion for teaching without the pressures of full-time planning and workload.


Why Choose This PPA Cover Role?

  • No planning required – focus on teaching and inspiring young learners
  • Supportive school environment with a child-centred approach
  • Long-term position until Summer 2026
  • Ideal for experienced teachers seeking flexibility and work-life balance

About the Role

As a PPA Cover Teacher, you’ll deliver engaging lessons across EYFS and KS1 classes. All planning is provided, so you can concentrate on creating a positive, enjoyable learning experience for every child. You’ll join a dedicated team in a nurturing school community that values collaboration and support.


What We’re Looking For

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Recent or previous experience in Early Years or KS1
  • A calm, adaptable, and caring teaching style
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • A genuine passion for helping young learners thrive

Whether you’re reducing your hours, returning after a break, or easing into semi-retirement, this PPA Cover role offers the flexibility and support you need for your next chapter.


Apply today and take the next step towards a rewarding, balanced teaching career!

To find out more, email Caitlin at Caitlin@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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