PE Teacher (PPA Cover) – Primary School
Barnet, North London | Part-Time | Temporary
Are you passionate about inspiring children through sport and physical activity? We are delighted to be recruiting a PE Teacher (PPA Cover) for a welcoming and vibrant primary school in Barnet, North London, starting 23rd February 2026.
This is a part-time, temporary role, working Monday to Thursday, 8:30am–4:00pm (term time only), covering PPA from Nursery through to Year 6. The role is predominantly PE-focused, with a small amount of class-based teaching in some sessions, making it ideal for an energetic and adaptable educator who loves variety.
You’ll be joining a supportive school community that values teamwork, wellbeing, and high-quality teaching. The school offers excellent facilities, enthusiastic pupils, and a positive working environment where staff are genuinely appreciated.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver engaging and inclusive PE lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
• Promote physical development, teamwork, and confidence in pupils
• Provide occasional classroom cover where required
• Maintain a safe, positive, and well-organised learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
• A qualified teacher (QTS), HLTA, TA, or strong sports coach
• Confident teaching PE across the primary age range
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and great at building rapport with children
• Flexible and happy to work across different year groups
What’s on Offer
• £37,868 – £56,154 per year (pro rata, in line with teacher pay scale)
• A varied and rewarding role in a friendly Barnet school
• Excellent work-life balance with term-time hours only
• Ongoing support from Teach Now, a specialist education agency
• If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance