Primary Teacher

Flourish Education are recruiting for a PPA Teacher to work at one of our partner primary schools in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. This position is starting in January 2027 and offers the opportunity to deliver pre-planned lessons across different primary year groups, without the additional responsibility of planning.

The school are looking for a confident and adaptable PPA Teacher to provide classroom cover while permanent teachers complete their Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time. You will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons, maintaining positive classroom behaviour and ensuring pupils remain focused and supported throughout the school day.

Our partner school is part of a close-knit school community with a strong ethos of care, kindness and mutual support. Pupils are happy, respectful and encouraged to look after one another, creating a welcoming environment where children feel valued and supported in their learning.

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across different primary year groups while class teachers complete their PPA time.
• Maintaining effective classroom management and promoting positive behaviour.
• Supporting pupils of varying abilities, ensuring they remain engaged and make progress in their learning.
• Adapting teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and create an inclusive classroom environment.
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and school staff to ensure continuity of learning.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and previous experience teaching within a UK primary school.
• A strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Confidence delivering pre-planned lessons and adapting quickly to different classroom environments.
• Effective behaviour management skills and the ability to engage pupils across different year groups.
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills, with a flexible and reliable approach.

• £174.71 to £240.71 per day, equating to £34,069 to £46,940 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year (195 days), dependent on experience and days worked.
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your daily rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE and compliance training, including Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, Allergy and Anaphylaxis, as well as access to THE National College for your own CPD.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Regular support from your local Recruitment Specialist.

This PPA Teacher position is based in Sutton Coldfield and is easily commutable from Erdington, Four Oaks, Streetly, Walmley, Castle Vale, Kingstanding and Great Barr.

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.

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