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PPA Cover Teacher

  • Posted: 15-10-2025
  • Category: Primary Teachers
  • Location: Leicester
  • Type: Full-time / Temporary
  • Salary: £140 - £190 per day
Smile Education is currently recruiting for a Primary PPA Cover Teacher on behalf of a welcoming and supportive primary school in Leicester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher looking for flexibility without the added pressure of planning, marking, or meetings.
As a PPA Cover Teacher, you will deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, supporting pupils’ learning while their class teachers are on PPA time.
Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver engaging, pre-prepared lessons across various year groups
  • Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment
  • Adapt to different classroom settings with confidence
  • Uphold school policies and safeguarding procedures
Benefits
  • Flexible working – choose the days you work
  • Competitive daily rates: £140–£190
  • No take-home work
  • Opportunities in local, family-feel schools
  • Referral bonus of up to £200
  • Access to exclusive roles through Smile Education
Requirements
  • UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Experience teaching the UK primary curriculum
  • Ability to travel to Leicester
  • Right to work in the UK
To Apply- send your CV to tia@smile-education.co.uk or call Tia on 07955 295307 for more information.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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