PPA Class Teacher

Zest Education are seeking to appoint a committed, flexible and enthusiastic PPA Class Teacher to join our vibrant primary school in Handsworth from November 2026.

This role offers a varied and rewarding opportunity to work across the school, covering teachers’ planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time. The successful candidate will teach across a range of year groups and subjects, delivering high-quality lessons and maintaining consistency in pupils’ learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2 (depending on school structure)
• Deliver pre-planned lessons effectively, ensuring continuity of learning
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Manage behaviour in line with the school’s policies
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure smooth transitions and effective communication
• Contribute to assessment and feedback where required

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has strong classroom practice across the primary age range (ECTs welcome to apply)
• Is adaptable, organised and confident teaching different year groups
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
• Is a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Is committed to inclusion and supporting all learners

We Can Offer:

• Friendly, diverse and enthusiastic pupils
• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Strong leadership and a commitment to staff wellbeing
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A well-resourced and inclusive school environment

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Sarah at [email removed] 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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