Primary School Teacher - Flexible Cover

Teaching Personnel; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated educational staffing agency is seeking a Primary School Teacher for flexible cover positions in Yeovil. You will deliver engaging lessons to pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2, adapt to different classroom environments, and support children of varying abilities. Ideal candidates have QTS and recent teaching experience. This role offers flexibility and the potential for long-term assignments, along with competitive pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexibility in scheduling

Opportunity for professional development

Competitive pay including holiday pay

Qualifications

• Recent experience teaching in primary schools.
• Ability to support pupils with SEN or EAL.
• Flexibility in scheduling availability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons for Key Stage 1 and 2.
• Adapt to various classroom environments.
• Build relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Engagement in teaching

Collaboration with staff and parents

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary School Teacher – Flexible Cover

Location: Yeovil, Somerset

Contract Type: Ad-hoc cover (with potential for long-term role)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging lessons that inspire pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Adapt to different classroom environments and ensure continuity of learning.
• Support pupils of all abilities, including those with SEN or EAL.
• Bring energy, creativity, and a positive attitude into every classroom.
• Build strong relationships with staff, pupils, and parents.

What We’re Looking For

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent.
• Recent experience teaching in primary schools.
• Confidence in managing classrooms and adapting to new environments.
• A passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• Flexibility – whether you’re free one day a week or five.
• Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Us?

• Variety – no two days are the same when you’re covering across different schools.
• Flexibility – choose the days you want to work.
• Opportunity – ad-hoc cover can lead to long-term roles.
• Free Child Protection and Prevent Duty training.
• Competitive pay (including 12.07% holiday pay).
• Ongoing support from a friendly and dedicated team.

If you’re passionate about teaching and love the idea of flexible cover work with the chance of something more permanent, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your teaching journey with Teaching Personnel.

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.

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