Primary Cover Teacher

TeacherActive; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting enthusiastic Primary Supply Teachers to support Bradford primary schools from September. You will have the flexibility to work across different Year groups and bookings from one day to long-term or permanent positions.

The role requires QTS or equivalent, experience in UK primaries, strong classroom and behaviour management, and a professional approach. DBS Update Service is preferred or willingness to obtain one. Competitive daily rates apply.

Qualifications

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
• Experience teaching in UK primary schools
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A flexible, positive and professional approach
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Responsibilities

• Teach across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in various school settings
• Bookings range from single-day cover to long-term placements and permanent opportunities

Job description

Yorkshire and Humber/ contract / £150 - 180 per day

Primary Supply Teacher – Bradford
Location: Bradford
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £150 - £180 per day (dependent on experience)

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Are you a passionate Primary Supply Teacher looking for flexible work from September?

Do you enjoy teaching across different year groups while maintaining a healthy work-life balance?

Are you looking for day-to-day, long-term or permanent opportunities in welcoming primary schools across Bradford?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting enthusiastic and adaptable Primary Supply Teachers to support a wide range of mainstream primary schools throughout Bradford. Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for flexibility or an ECT eager to build classroom experience, we have opportunities to suit you.

Working as a Primary Supply Teacher with TeacherActive gives you the chance to teach across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in a variety of school settings, with bookings ranging from single-day cover to long-term placements and even permanent opportunities.

The successful Primary Supply Teacher will have:

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent

Experience teaching in UK primary schools

Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

A flexible, positive and professional approach

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

In return, TeacherActive offers:

Competitive daily rates of £150 - £180 per day

Day-to-day, long-term and permanent opportunities

Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle

A dedicated education consultant who knows your local area

Access to CPD and professional development opportunities

£100 referral bonus when you recommend a friend (T&Cs apply)

Whether you're looking to work one day a week or secure a long-term role from September, we'd love to hear from you.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.