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PPA Cover Teacher, Sheffield
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- £140 - 220 - Day
- Recruiter
- Academics
- Closes
- 12 Jan 2027
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
PPA Cover Teacher - SEN Secondary School, Sheffield
Location: Specialist SEN setting, Sheffield
Start Date: Immediate start available through July 2027
Salary: Competitive daily rate (PAYE - no umbrella company deductions, based on experience) + holiday pay
Academics is looking for a versatile Teacher to provide PPA cover at a specialist SEN secondary school on a full-time basis, commencing as soon as possible. This position involves covering classes throughout Key Stages 3 and 4 within a secondary-style structure, giving you the chance to work across year groups and subjects while releasing permanent staff for their planning, preparation and assessment time.
The Role
You will deliver pre-planned lessons to pupils across KS3 and KS4 in an SEN environment, ensuring continuity of learning while class teachers are absent from the classroom. The successful candidate will be adaptable, confident in managing behaviour within a specialist provision, and able to build positive relationships quickly across different classes and key stages.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver pre-prepared lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
Provide PPA cover, enabling class teachers to complete planning and assessment
Maintain continuity and progression in pupils' learning during cover periods
Apply strong behaviour management in line with school policy
Adapt delivery to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEN
Work collaboratively with support staff and the wider school team
Follow safeguarding procedures at all times
Foster a calm, consistent and supportive learning environmentCandidate Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience teaching across secondary key stages
Ability to commit to 5 days per week until July 2027
Strong behaviour management skills
Previous SEN/SEMH experience desirable, or a willingness to work within a specialist setting
Enhanced Child and Adult DBS (or willingness to obtain both)What Academics Offer
Full-time PPA cover teaching opportunity in a specialist SEN setting
Competitive daily rate, paid weekly - term time only
Free CPD tailored xjnqpsq to complex needs
A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your employment
Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £125 in Love2Shop vouchers for every education professional you refer to us
Temp to permanent contracts where applicableIf you are an adaptable Teacher with strong behaviour management skills and the flexibility to cover classes across KS3 and KS4, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Charlotta directly:
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Academics - Where passion meets purpose, and every child gets the chance to shine.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
Ad ID: 5419337310
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