Primary Supply Teacher

TeacherActive; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive in Chelmsford, Essex, is recruiting Primary Supply Teachers to cover day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements across local primary schools.

You will deliver pre-planned lessons, maintain high standards of behaviour, and adapt quickly to EYFS, KS1 or KS2, while enjoying flexible work and competitive daily rates of £150–£200.

This role suits both experienced teachers and ECTs seeking varied experience and a supportive, back-up consultant throughout placements.

Qualifications

• QTS or Early Career Teacher (ECT) status.
• Experience teaching in a UK Primary School.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Adaptable to different school environments.
• Positive, enthusiastic and flexible teaching style.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across primary year groups.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and learning.
• Create an engaging learning environment to promote progress.

Skills

QTS or ECT

UK Primary Experience

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Adaptable

Positive attitude

Education

QTS or ECT credential

Job description

Job Title: Primary Supply Teacher

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £150 - £200 per day (Dependent on Experience)

• Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?
• Do you have the confidence to deliver engaging lessons across EYFS, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2?
• Are you looking to gain experience in a variety of welcoming Primary Schools across Chelmsford?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of fantastic Primary Schools across Chelmsford who are looking to recruit enthusiastic and reliable Primary Supply Teachers to join them on a day-to-day, short-term and long-term basis.

Whether you're an experienced Primary Teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), supply teaching offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience, enjoy greater flexibility, and build relationships with a range of local schools. We have work available to suit your availability, whether you're looking for one day a week or full-time opportunities.

The successful Primary Supply Teacher will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons, maintaining high standards of behaviour, creating an engaging learning environment, and ensuring pupils continue to make progress in the absence of their class teacher.

The successful Primary Supply Teacher will have:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or be an Early Career Teacher (ECT)
• Experience teaching within a UK Primary School
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to adapt quickly to different school environments
• A positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach to teaching

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Competitive daily rates of £150 - £200 per day
• Opportunities for day-to-day, long-term and permanent positions
• A dedicated TeacherActive consultant to support you throughout your placements
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to work within a variety of supportive and welcoming Primary Schools

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges taken from your hard-earned pay.

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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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.