Like teaching but not the full class ownership? This one’s got your name on it.
We’re looking for a talented and flexible PPA Cover Teacher to join our team and work across welcoming primary schools in Lambeth. You’ll step into different classrooms, keep the learning flowing, and leave before the marking mountain arrives. Sound good?
What you’ll be doing:
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Covering lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 (no planning required!)
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Delivering pre-set lessons and supporting with ongoing curriculum goals
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Building rapport with staff and students as a trusted regular
What’s on offer:
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✅ Consistent work in local schools you’ll love
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✅ Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella deductions
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✅ Your own friendly consultant (no call centre vibes)
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✅ FREE CPD, including our popular Thrive training
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✅ Option for 3–5 days per week – you choose!
We’re looking for:
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A qualified teacher (UK QTS required)
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Someone confident, adaptable, and organised
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A calm and positive presence in the classroom
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An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or we’ll help you get one sorted)
Whether you're returning to teaching, juggling other priorities, or just love the flexibility of PPA cover, we’ll match you with schools that get it – and get you.
Ready to take the stress out of teaching?
Apply now or drop us a message – we’ll help you find your perfect teaching week.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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