Primary Teacher (Maths Specialist) – Day-to-Day & Long-Term Support Location: Various settings across Cheshire East Start Date: September 2025 Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm (Term Time Only) Pay: £130 – £170 per day (dependent on level of experience)
About the Role: New Directions is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Primary Teacher (Maths Specialist) to provide day-to-day and long-term teaching support across our educational settings in Cheshire East. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a variety of schools, delivering high-quality, engaging mathematics lessons while supporting broader primary teaching across multiple subjects.
As a Maths Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in developing and inspiring pupils’ mathematical understanding, fostering confidence and mastery in numeracy, problem-solving, and reasoning skills. You will have the chance to implement evidence-based maths pedagogy, deliver innovative STEM-focused lessons, and embed maths across the curriculum, ensuring that all learners develop a strong foundation for future success.
What We’re Looking For: We are looking for a Primary Teacher (Maths Specialist) who:
Has a passion for teaching maths and inspiring children to enjoy and excel in the subject.
Can design and deliver lessons that support maths mastery, fluency, and problem-solving skills.
Understands learner-centered approaches, differentiation, and inclusive teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.
Is confident using formative and summative assessment data to inform planning and track progress.
Has experience linking maths to real-world contexts and other curriculum subjects, including STEM activities.
Is adaptable, resilient, and comfortable teaching across multiple schools and year groups.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality maths lessons using innovative and effective pedagogical strategies.
Develop pupils’ understanding of key mathematical concepts, including number sense, algebra, geometry, data handling, and measurement.
Promote problem-solving, reasoning, and analytical thinking across all maths lessons.
Integrate maths into cross-curricular activities and real-world scenarios to enhance learning and engagement.
Provide support in other primary subjects as required, ensuring a broad and balanced curriculum.
Ensure learning experiences are inclusive, engaging, and differentiated to meet the needs of all pupils.
Maintain accurate records of pupil progress, using data-informed insights to guide future teaching.
Collaborate with colleagues to share best practice, support school improvement initiatives, and contribute to a maths-focused professional learning community.
Promote a positive learning environment that encourages curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning, particularly in mathematics.
Why Join New Directions:
Work across a variety of school settings in Cheshire East, gaining diverse experience.
Develop and refine your skills in maths pedagogy, STEM integration, and curriculum innovation.
Be part of a supportive, collaborative environment that values your expertise and input.
Play a key role in improving children’s confidence, attainment, and love of mathematics.
Enjoy a competitive pay range of £130 – £170 per day for your specialist expertise.
Apply or Find Out More: All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
To apply, click Apply Now and attach your most recent CV highlighting your experience teaching maths, working with children, and any experience in sports or PE.
For an informal chat about the role, contact Emma Elder at the Wirral office on 01515 150 822 or email [email protected].
Job Specification
We recruit Primary Teachers for jobs in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) Primary Teacher job roles.
As a Primary School Teacher you’ll be expected to:
Teach all areas of the school curriculum
Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a positive teaching environment
Plan, prepare and teach lessons that cater for all student ability ranges
Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
Maintain discipline
Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development
Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools.
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
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