Job Description

PPA Cover Teacher, Chesham, Buckinghamshire - September Role

Flexible PPA Cover Teacher opportunity within a friendly primary school offering adaptable working patterns to suit the successful applicant.

Whether you're looking for full-time teaching or a timetable that offers greater flexibility, this PPA Cover Teacher opportunity could be an excellent fit.

Tradewind Recruitment is working alongside a welcoming primary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire that is planning staffing for the 2026/27 academic year. The school is currently finalising its PPA timetable and is looking to appoint an experienced teacher whose availability can help shape the final structure.

Why this role stands out...

Instead of taking responsibility for one class throughout the week, you'll deliver engaging lessons across different year groups while permanent staff complete their allocated planning, preparation and assessment time.

The school offers:

  • Supportive leadership.
  • Well-established behaviour expectations.
  • Shared planning where appropriate.
  • Excellent classroom resources.
  • Flexible working patterns wherever possible.

You'll be expected to...

  • Deliver high-quality lessons across the primary phase.
  • Maintain continuity of learning.
  • Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
  • Follow existing planning confidently.
  • Leave concise feedback for class teachers.

We'd like to hear from teachers who have...

  • Qualified Teacher Status.
  • Recent primary classroom experience.
  • Excellent classroom management.
  • Flexibility across year groups.
  • A positive and adaptable approach.

Tradewind Recruitment offers

As well as matching you carefully to suitable schools, you'll receive access to one of the UK's largest education CPD libraries, ongoing consultant support throughout your placement, holiday and pension schemes, and future permanent opportunities across a wide network of partner schools.

Interested in this PPA Cover Teacher vacancy? Contact Charlie at Tradewind on 01727 236 255 to discuss the position informally, or send your CV and cover letter to charlie.lumsdon@twrecruitment.com. This role is based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire and interviews will be arranged as suitable applications are received.