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Primary School PPA Teacher - Barking & Dagenham, London, ACADEMICS
Primary School PPA Teacher – Barking & Dagenham, London
About the Role
Are you an experienced primary school teacher seeking to cover PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment) time at a high-quality primary school in Barking & Dagenham, London, starting from September 2026?
Are you looking for a way to keep teaching without the full responsibilities of a class teacher, while gaining experience across Nursery to Year 6?
Or perhaps you are a recently qualified teacher (ECT) who has not yet secured an ECT role and wants to gain cross-phase teaching experience while opening the door to future ECT induction at this school?
A 2-form entry primary school based in Barking & Dagenham, London (OFSTED-rated good), is seeking a full-time PPA teacher on a long-term, paid-to-scale contract (part-time availability may be considered for the right candidate).
✅ Open to both experienced primary teachers and ECTs ✅ Would not complete PPA-based ECT induction, but you will teach across the whole school, gaining invaluable experience ✅ Potential opportunity to complete ECT induction the following year (from September 2027), with full staff support
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Key Details
- Location: Barking & Dagenham, London
- Years Covered: Nursery to Year 6
- Salary: £150 – £280 per day
- Contract: Full-time (long-term), part-time option available
- Start Date: September 2026
- Training & Facilities: Excellent, modern building with plentiful resources
- Transport: Easy access by train/bus, with parking available
Role Responsibilities
As a PPA Teacher, you will:
- Deliver pre-planned lessons across all year groups (Nursery to Year 6)
- Mark assignments, assessments, and classwork
- Build strong relationships with pupils and maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment
- Contribute as a vibrant team player and innovate within the school’s mission
❌ Meets Open to specify:
- Full lesson planning (lessons will be pre-planned)
- Writing of end-of-term reports, school handbooks or additional assessments
Ideal Candidate Requirements
- QTS qualification (Qualified Teacher Status)
- At least 1 year of UK primary school experience (applicants with less experience may be considered for suitable roles)
- Ability to effectively teach across the entire school
- Strong track recorded of building rapport with pupils
- Team-oriented attitude and passion for teaching and learning
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School Environment
- Located in a friendly, well-connected part of Barking & Dagenham, within walking distance of stations or bus routes
- Modern, spacious classrooms with excellent resources and academia facilities
- Strong, supportive team culture, with investment in staff training and development
Why Apply?
This is a unique, rare opportunity that suits: ✔ Qualified teachers who are looking for flexible teaching without full classroom responsibility ✔ Recent and current ECTs looking to gain cross-phase teaching experience before full induction
For those aiming to enter the ECT pathway, this role allows you to solidify classroom confidence and rapport, and may also provide a on-ramp toward 2027’s ECT induction.
Application Process
Call Yasmin Boffa at Academics Associates or email her directly to express interest in the opportunities:
📞 0203 004 0726 📧 yasmin.boffa@academics.co.uk
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