Primary School Teacher – DE23

Connex Education Partnership; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE

CPD training

Flexible schedule

Local schools exposure

Regular bookings

Support from Connex team

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking Supply Teachers to support primary schools across Littleover, Normanton, Sunny Hill, Peartree and surrounding DE23 area. This role offers day-to-day supply work with immediate starts after October half term.

Opportunities include short-term and longer-term placements in EYFS, KS1 and KS2, with flexible full-time or part-time options. You’ll gain diverse classroom experience while maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Requires QTS.
• Recent teaching experience in a UK primary school.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to different age groups and learning needs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons following existing school planning.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive and productive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
• Adapt confidently to different year groups, school settings and daily routines.
• Support pupils’ learning and maintain continuity during teacher absences.
• Communicate effectively with teaching assistants and other school staff.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and supported throughout the school day.

Skills

QTS

Classroom management

UK teaching experience

Communication skills

DBS Update Service

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Supply Teacher – Primary Schools

Littleover, Normanton, Sunny Hill, Peartree & Surrounding Areas (DE23)

£150-£190 per day | PAYE | Paid weekly

Immediate starts and opportunities available after October half term

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK.

About the Role

Connex Education is looking for Supply Teachers to support primary schools across Littleover, Normanton, Sunny Hill, Peartree and the wider DE23 area.

With October half term fast approaching, local schools continue to require qualified teachers to provide reliable classroom cover. We’re recruiting for immediate day-to-day supply work, as well as short-term and longer-term teaching placements throughout the second half of the autumn term.

If you’re looking for greater flexibility, a better work-life balance or the chance to gain experience across different primary school settings, supply teaching could be the ideal opportunity.

Whether you’re available several days a week or looking for a regular, longer-term placement, we’ll work with you to find assignments that suit your experience and availability.

We have opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 and welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons following existing school planning.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive and productive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
• Adapt confidently to different year groups, school settings and daily routines.
• Support pupils’ learning and maintain continuity during teacher absences.
• Communicate effectively with teaching assistants and other school staff.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and supported throughout the school day.

Assignment Details

• Immediate starts available for day-to-day supply teaching.
• Short-term and longer-term placements, including opportunities after October half term.
• Flexible full-time and part-time working options.
• Opportunities across Littleover, Normanton, Sunny Hill, Peartree and surrounding DE23 schools.
• Teaching assignments across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Work that can be tailored to your preferred availability and year groups.

Why Work with Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rates of £150-£190.
• Weekly PAYE pay.
• Free accredited CPD training to support your professional development.
• Flexibility to choose when and where you work.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local primary schools.
• Potential for regular bookings and longer-term teaching placements.
• Dedicated support and guidance from your local Connex Education team.

Person Specification

We’re looking for teachers who have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Recent teaching experience within a UK primary school or a UK teacher training placement.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• The confidence to adapt teaching approaches to different age groups and learning needs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A reliable, enthusiastic and professional approach to teaching.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.

We encourage applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to develop their classroom experience.

All roles are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an Enhanced DBS.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We assess all applicants on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.