General Cover PPA Teacher - Ealing Primary

3rd November start
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago
Expiring 24th July
Ealing, London
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PPA Teacher (Full-Time, Reception to Year 6) Location: Ealing Start Date: ASAP (or specify) About the School This welcoming primary school is committed to developing the whole child in a safe, calm and challenging environment. They operate as a school family, underpinned by the values of Care – Respect – Trust – Responsibility – Achievement. Inspectors have noted that: -> Pupils are happy at he school, looked after and kept safe -> Pupils know how they are expected to behave The Role: -> Deliver high quality, engaging PPA lessons across Reception to Year 6. -> Be flexible and confident teaching various subjects to meet the diverse needs of the age-range. -> Work collaboratively with class teachers and the senior leadership team to ensure continuity of learning and progression. -> Contribute to the school community, supporting our values and positive culture. We Are Looking For Someone Who: -> Is a qualified teacher (QTS) with experience across primary age groups or a strong upper KS2/KS1 background and an appetite to expand. -> Is passionate about delivering creative and well-structured lessons that inspire all children. -> Adapts well to teaching different year groups and subjects.
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We are a recently federated school, working with St John's Primary School. Our dedicated Staff, Governing Body and Local Community, strive to enable all members of Drayton Green School to grow personally, academically and socially. Our aim is to develop the whole person in an environment that is safe, calm and challenging. We operate as a school family, bound by the values of care, respect, trust, responsibility and achievement. Every child is special and unique, each child really does matter: we have the highest expectations for all children and help each of them reach their full potential. We achieve this by delivering a broad and rich curriculum that provides children with opportunities to explore, enquire and reflect. ** No nut school -- please do not bring any items that may contain nuts with you**

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    Secondary school in BexleyPart Time
    17 Nov 2025 - 24 Jul 2026
    Summary: We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic English Tutor to support students in developing strong literacy, language, and communication skills. This role is suitable for an unqualified teacher, a current university student with strong subject knowledge, or a graduate with an English-related degree. The successful candidate will provide focused academic support, helping students build confidence, improve attainment, and engage positively with English learning. This role is minimum 2 days per week and can be up to 4. The hours are 10-3pm. The ideal candidate can tutor from KS2 through to GCSE. Key Responsibilities: Deliver tailored one-to-one or small-group English tutoring sessions across reading, writing, and spoken language. Support students in understanding key curriculum content, including grammar, comprehension, and essay-writing skills. Adapt explanations and resources to suit different ages, abilities, and learning styles. Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to promote improvement. Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and support staff to align tutoring with curriculum needs. Prepare and organise learning materials that reinforce key concepts and boost confidence. Maintain a positive, encouraging environment that supports student engagement and academic growth.
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