Early Years PPA Teacher

Philosophy Education LtdLondonreedpublished 10/08/2026
  • Early Years Teacher – PPA Cover • Nursery School – Lambeth • Full-time, 5 days per week • Term-time only • PPA Cover across Early Years classes • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required • Start date: immediate

A welcoming nursery school in Lambeth is looking for an experienced Early Years Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis, providing PPA cover across a range of nursery classes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher who enjoys working with young children and is passionate about supporting learning and development in the Early Years. The Role As the PPA Cover Teacher, you will work across different classes within the nursery school, providing teaching cover while class teachers undertake their planning, preparation and assessment time. You will be responsible for delivering engaging, creative and age-appropriate learning activities that support children's development across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Working closely with class teachers and Early Years practitioners, you will help maintain consistency in teaching and learning and ensure children continue to benefit from a stimulating and supportive environment. The role will also involve some planning responsibilities, so you will need to be confident in preparing activities and adapting teaching to meet the different needs and stages of development of young children. The school is looking for a qualified teacher with QTS and previous experience teaching within Early Years. You should have a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum, a nurturing and enthusiastic approach and the flexibility to work across different classes. The School This welcoming nursery school is based in Lambeth and provides a nurturing, inclusive environment where young children are encouraged to explore, develop their independence and build the foundations for future learning. The school has an experienced team of teachers and Early Years practitioners who work collaboratively to provide high-quality early education. Staff are supportive and committed to creating a positive environment where every child can develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning. If you are a qualified Early Years Teacher with QTS and are looking for a full-time teaching position in a Lambeth nursery school, please apply ASAP.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.