PPA Cover Teacher | No Planning | Paid to Scale | Full Time

If you enjoy teaching without the pressure of planning, meetings, and endless marking — this role is exactly that.

We’re working with a well-organised primary school in Hillingdon looking for a PPA Cover Teacher to join them on a long-term basis. The role can be full-time or part-time, depending on what works for you.

What you’ll walk into:

• Pre-planned lessons ready for you to deliver
• Teaching across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 (variety without the pressure)
• A structured timetable — you’ll know exactly where you’re going each day
• Strong behaviour systems and supportive SLT
• Friendly staff team who will help you settle in quickly

What makes this role different:

• No planning required
• Minimal marking expectations
• No after-school meetings
• Focus purely on teaching and classroom presence

What the school is looking for:

• A confident Primary Teacher who can adapt across year groups
• Strong behaviour management and presence in the classroom
• Flexible, reliable, and able to build rapport quickly
• Someone who enjoys variety rather than being tied to one class

What you’ll get:

• Paid to scale (Outer London MPS/UPS)
• Long-term stability with potential to continue into the next academic year
• Opportunity to trial before committing
• A genuinely manageable role with a good work-life balance

The reality:

This is ideal for a teacher who loves being in the classroom but wants to step away from the full pressures of class responsibility.

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.

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