Primary Supply Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Daily opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Access to Plymouth schools

Dedicated education consultant

CPD and training opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking qualified Primary Supply Teachers to cover across Plymouth and surrounding areas. Immediate start with a range of day-to-day, short-term and longer assignments in welcoming schools. QTS required, DBS check and right to work in the UK.

Typical day rates range £125–£145 with pay aligned to longer-term positions according to responsibilities. This role offers flexibility to fit around your schedule while supporting pupil progress and safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Flexible and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across the primary age range
• Follow school planning and policies
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
• Support pupils' academic progress and wellbeing
• Adapt confidently to different classrooms and school settings

Skills

QTS

Classroom management

Flexible approach

Enthusiasm for primary education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Supply Teacher - Plymouth

Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for greater flexibility or your next teaching opportunity? Teaching Personnel is working closely with a number of primary schools across Plymouth and the surrounding areas, offering a range of supply teaching opportunities to suit your needs.

Whether you're an experienced teacher, an ECT looking to build classroom experience, or returning to education after a break, we have opportunities available in welcoming and supportive school settings.

Pay

£125 - £145 per day For day-to-day supply assignments. Rates are dependent on experience and qualifications.

Long-term teaching positions are paid in line with the relevant teaching pay scale and responsibilities of the role.

The Role

• Deliver engaging lessons across the primary age range
• Follow school planning and policies where required
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
• Support pupils' academic progress and wellbeing
• Adapt confidently to different classrooms and school settings

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• A flexible and professional approach
• A genuine enthusiasm for primary education
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK
• Suitable references covering recent employment history

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer

• Flexible work that fits around your schedule
• Daily, short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to schools across Plymouth and the surrounding areas
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant
• Free and discounted CPD and training opportunities

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This vacancy is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.