Location: Preston
Job Type: Flexible – Day-to-Day, Part-Time, Full-Time & Long-Term Assignments (including short-notice roles)
Sector: Education / Secondary Schools / Teaching
Agency: Choice Teachers
Are you a qualified secondary school teacher with a PGCE and QTS or QTLS, looking for flexible supply work in Northwich and surrounding areas?
Please note: this role is strictly for qualified teachers only. Applications from unqualified candidates will not be considered.
Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher (ECT), an experienced teacher, or a retired professional returning to the classroom, Choice Teachers can connect you with local schools that suit your availability and expertise.
We partner with a wide range of secondary schools seeking supply teachers across all subjects, offering day-to-day cover, short-term assignments, and long-term placements—often available at short notice, with potential to become ongoing roles.
About the Role – Supply Teaching
As a Secondary Supply Teacher, you will:
Deliver engaging, structured lessons across KS3, KS4, and where applicable, KS5
Maintain continuity of learning in the absence of permanent staff
Adapt quickly to new classrooms and student groups
Choose assignments that fit your schedule and preferences
Opportunities include:
Day-to-day classroom cover
Short-term assignments
Long-term and ongoing placements (often at short notice)
Teaching across all secondary subjects
Supply teaching is ideal for those seeking flexibility, variety, and a better work-life balance.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking qualified teachers only who:
Hold a PGCE with QTS or QTLS (essential)
Have experience teaching KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)
Demonstrate strong classroom management and teaching practice
Build positive relationships with students and staff
Are flexible and adaptable, including for short-notice roles
Hold a full UK driving licence and can travel locally
We welcome applications from ECTs, experienced teachers, and retired teachers looking for part-time work.
Essential Requirements
PGCE with QTS or QTLS (mandatory)
DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Two professional references
Right to work in the UK
Benefits of Working with Choice Teachers
Flexible assignments tailored to your availability
Opportunities for day-to-day, short-term, and long-term roles (including short-notice placements)
Competitive rates of pay, paid to scale where applicable
Choice of weekly or monthly pay
12.07% statutory holiday pay
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period)
Full AWR compliance, ensuring fair pay and working conditions
About Choice Teachers
Choice Teachers is a trusted education recruitment agency supporting secondary schools across Northwich and surrounding areas. We specialise in placing qualified teachers into flexible, rewarding roles while helping schools maintain high standards of education.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
Choice Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Safeguarding Statement:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This position involves regulated activity; it is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children
Salary description
£140.00 - £265.00 per day