Flexible hours Teacher

Randstad Education; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work patterns

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated Primary Supply Teacher to cover short-term assignments and daily cover across EYFS to KS2 in UK primary schools. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, manage classrooms effectively, and ensure continuity of learning while adapting quickly to new environments.

The role offers flexible daily work with competitive rates and the chance to gain wide experience across different schools while maintaining high standards of teaching and pupil engagement.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and has recent experience teaching in a UK primary school.
• Demonstrates strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Able to adapt quickly and build rapport with new classes.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans to pupils across the primary phase.
• Maintain a positive behaviour and safe learning environment.
• Adhere to school policies and provide handover to the class teacher after each cover.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Professionalism

Rapport building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Supply Teacher | Daily Cover & Short-Term Assignments

Join our pool of qualified Primary Supply Teachers and enjoy flexible, short-term work where you can focus entirely on the classroom. Gain valuable experience across different year groups in a variety of supportive schools.

The Role

The core focus of this position is to provide high-quality classroom cover across different key stages (EYFS, KS1, and KS2) on an ad-hoc, daily, or short-term basis. You will be responsible for delivering lessons planned by the class teacher, managing the classroom effectively, and ensuring continuity of learning for all pupils in their absence.

What We Offer

A competitive daily rate is paid to the Teacher's Scale (MPS/UPS), based on experience and duration of assignment. This offers flexible work patterns that suit your schedule. All lessons and resources are typically provided, allowing you to focus purely on delivery and classroom management. You will benefit from a welcoming staff environment wherever you are placed.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for highly flexible, reliable, and professional individuals who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have recent experience teaching in a UK primary school setting.
• Possesses outstanding classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Are adaptable and able to quickly establish rapport with new classes.
• Are committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

You will deliver pre-prepared lesson plans to pupils across the primary phase, maintain positive behaviour and a safe learning environment, ensure all school policies and procedures are adhered to, and provide a brief handover to the class teacher upon completion of the cover assignment.