General Cover PPA Teacher - Newham Primary

1st September start
Part Time
Posted about 1 hour ago
Expiring 23rd July
Newham, London
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Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Part-Time Primary Teacher to join our vibrant school community from September. This role is essential in supporting our commitment to providing a nurturing, inclusive, and high-quality education that fosters the academic, social, and emotional development of every pupil. The successful candidate will contribute to our school's ethos of personalised learning, collaboration, and respect, working approximately three days per week, likely on Mondays and Thursdays, with some flexibility. This position offers an opportunity to work within a warm, supportive environment aligned with our vision of inspiring confident, compassionate learners prepared for the future. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons in accordance with the national curriculum and the school's ethos of inclusive, personalised learning. - Support the development of pupils’ individual learning plans, ensuring that each child's needs are met with patience and understanding. - Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote a positive, respectful school culture that values diversity and encourages mutual support. - Contribute to the creation of a stimulating classroom environment that fosters curiosity, resilience, and independence. - Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing constructive feedback and maintaining accurate records to inform future planning. - Support the emotional and social well-being of pupils, promoting positive behaviour and respectful relationships. - Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and contribute to the wider life of the school community as required. - Implement school policies and safeguarding procedures diligently, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all. Why Join Zen Educate? At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. Whether you are looking for better pay, more flexibility in your schedule, or hands-on support to help you find the right role, we are here to support you every step of the way. Join our platform today and let us help you take the next step in your career.
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Located in East London, this vibrant primary and nursery school has undergone significant improvements in recent years. To get a glimpse of this inspiring environment, you can view the school video below. It is a successful school situated at the centre of a diverse and culturally rich community. We hold high aspirations for all our pupils, believing in providing a full, varied curriculum that is both exciting and life-enhancing. For more information, please see the school video. Our ongoing success as a high-achieving school is rooted in a strong commitment to traditional values such as good manners and excellent behaviour. Our enriched curriculum ensures that all children are encouraged to “Be the best that they can be.” As a founding member of a local trust dedicated to partnership working, we focus on delivering the highest quality education tailored to the needs of our community. We invite you to explore our website and, if you require any further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. Our friendly office team will be happy to provide a warm welcome and support your enquiry.

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    Key Stage 2 Teacher (UPS) A wonderful leading Primary School in Chigwell are seeking an experienced and highly effective KS2 teacher to join a supportive primary school community. This role would suit a skilled classroom practitioner looking to take the next step towards leadership. You would work closely alongside the Headteacher, supporting the other KS2 teachers as well! The successful candidate will: - Deliver high-quality teaching that enables all pupils to thrive academically and socially. - Create a safe, engaging and purposeful learning environment with high expectations for behaviour and achievement. - Use assessment effectively to plan learning, track progress and provide targeted support where needed. - Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, parents and external agencies. - Contribute to the wider life, ethos and continuous improvement of the school. - Support and model excellent practice, including for Early Career Teachers. Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills, a positive and proactive approach, and a commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing. Participation in school development, professional learning and self-evaluation activities is expected.
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  • Primary Leadership SENco Teacher - Croydon Primary
    Primary school in CroydonFull Time
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    Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Primary Teacher to join our vibrant school community in Croydon. This full-time role is integral to our commitment to fostering an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. As SENCO Inclusion Leader across the Junior and Senior schools, you will play a vital part in ensuring that all learners receive the tailored support they need to succeed. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school that values individuality, holistic development, and a collaborative approach aligned with our school's ethos of respect, curiosity, and excellence. The role is scheduled to commence at the start of the new academic year and will continue throughout the academic calendar. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons that meet the diverse needs of pupils, supporting the school's commitment to personalised learning and inclusion. - Lead and coordinate the school's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision, ensuring that pupils with additional needs receive effective support in collaboration with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies. - Identify and assess pupils requiring additional support, developing and reviewing personalised Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and intervention strategies. - Support and guide classroom teachers in implementing inclusive teaching practices and differentiation to ensure all learners can access the curriculum. - Provide 1:1 support to pupils with SEN, fostering their independence and confidence in a nurturing manner consistent with the school's caring ethos. - Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SEN interventions, maintaining detailed records and reporting on progress to senior leadership. - Promote a school culture that values diversity and encourages the development of the whole child, aligning with the school's holistic approach. - Contribute to staff training and professional development focused on inclusion strategies and best practices. - Work closely with the senior leadership team to develop school policies around inclusion, safeguarding, and behaviour management, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and school values. Why Join Zen Educate? At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. Whether you are looking for better pay, more flexibility in your schedule, or hands-on support to help you find the right role, we are here to support you every step of the way. Join our platform today and let us help you take the next step in your career.
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  • EYFS Class Teacher - Ealing Primary
    Primary school in EalingFull Time
    1 Sep 2026 - 23 Jul 2027
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  • Year 1 Class Teacher - Haringey Primary
    Primary school in HaringeyFull Time
    1 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2027
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Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

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Do you do school admin jobs?

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General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

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