PPA Teacher

Are you an enthusiastic and committed teacher looking for a new opportunity in a welcoming Cheltenham primary school? We are seeking a dedicated PPA Teacher to join a supportive school team and provide high-quality…

Pay rate £140 – £160/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 8 September 2026

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About this job

Are you an enthusiastic and committed teacher looking for a new opportunity in a welcoming Cheltenham primary school?

We are seeking a dedicated PPA Teacher to join a supportive school team and provide high-quality teaching across a range of year groups. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys variety, building positive relationships with pupils, and delivering engaging lessons across the curriculum.

The Role

As a PPA Teacher, you will be responsible for covering classes across the school while class teachers have dedicated planning, preparation and assessment time. You will be expected to deliver engaging, well-structured lessons and create a positive learning environment for all pupils.

You will:

Teach across different year groups and curriculum areas.
Plan and deliver engaging, creative and differentiated lessons.
Establish positive relationships with pupils and staff.
Maintain high expectations of behaviour, learning and achievement.
Adapt teaching to meet the needs of individual pupils.
Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
Work collaboratively with class teachers and the wider school team.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be:

A qualified teacher with QTS (or equivalent).
An enthusiastic and committed classroom practitioner.
Confident teaching across different year groups.
Adaptable, organised and able to quickly build rapport with pupils.
Passionate about providing an engaging and inclusive learning experience.
A positive team player with excellent communication skills.
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The School

This is a welcoming and inclusive school based in Cheltenham, with a strong focus on creating a positive environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential. You will be joining a supportive team that values collaboration, professional development and high-quality teaching.

Why Apply?

Supportive and friendly school environment.
Variety across year groups and subjects.
Opportunity to develop your teaching experience.
Strong support from the wider teaching team.
Excellent opportunity for a teacher seeking a rewarding and varied role.
If you are an enthusiastic teacher looking for a rewarding PPA opportunity in Cheltenham, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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