PPA Teacher, Cheshire West and Chester

  • Location: Cheshire West and Chester
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: Competitive per day
  • Start date: 08/05/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education are seeking a flexible and committed PPA Teacher to join primary schools across Chester and surrounding areas. This role is perfect for enthusiastic teachers who enjoy delivering lessons across different year groups and providing high-quality cover during class teachers’ Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time.

Candidates must be able to commit to 3 or more days per week due to the nature of this role.

The Role:

• Delivering pre-prepared lessons across EYFS, KS1, and/or KS2
• Maintaining continuity of learning while class teachers are on PPA
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Creating an inclusive, engaging, and positive classroom environment
• Adapting teaching approaches to meet the needs of all learners
• Providing clear feedback to class teachers on pupil progress
• Supporting wider school activities and initiatives when required

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in a primary school setting
• Confident classroom management skills
• Flexibility and confidence to teach across multiple year groups
• Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
• A proactive, professional, and positive approach
• A solid understanding of safeguarding and the primary curriculum
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development

All applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check and provide appropriate professional references.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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