Primary Supply Teacher

GSL Education; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Immediate and future placements

Local opportunities

Professional support

Easy registration

Career flexibility

Job summary

GSL Education Kent is seeking Qualified Primary Supply Teachers for flexible, part-time supply roles across Maidstone and surrounding Kent schools. You can choose days you work, from occasional cover to several days a week, with immediate starts available.

You'll deliver pre-planned lessons, manage classrooms, and maintain high standards of learning and safeguarding in diverse primary settings. QTS and UK teaching experience are essential, with strong relationships and adaptability valued.

Qualifications

• QTS - essential.
• Recent experience teaching in UK primary schools.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and build positive relationships with pupils.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons confidently across various year groups.
• Maintain effective classroom management and promote a positive learning atmosphere.
• Adhere to school policies, including safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Support pupils' learning and encourage positive engagement throughout the day.
• Provide constructive feedback to the regular class teacher on pupil progress and lesson outcomes.
• Adapt swiftly to different school settings, year groups, and classroom expectations.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Supply Teacher

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Salary: £130 - £260 per day (dependent on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract: Part-time, Flexible Supply

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher seeking flexible teaching opportunities across Maidstone?

Would you appreciate the freedom to select your working days, whether for occasional supply cover, several days a week, or longer-term placements that suit your availability?

If so, GSL Education Kent would be delighted to hear from you. We are recruiting enthusiastic Primary Supply Teachers to support a range of welcoming primary schools in Maidstone and the surrounding areas. With day-to-day, short-term and longer-term roles available, we can help you secure a position that fits your schedule.

Our partner primary schools include:

• Large primary schools with established teaching teams and strong community ties.
• Inclusive schools dedicated to meeting the individual needs of every pupil.
• Academy schools offering structured professional development opportunities.
• Local community schools providing varied and rewarding teaching experiences.

This role is ideal for a Primary Teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), confident teaching across the primary age range. We particularly welcome applications from teachers who can confidently adapt to different classrooms, quickly acclimatise to new school environments, and uphold high standards of teaching and behaviour.

As a Primary Supply Teacher, you will ensure continuity of learning during a regular teacher's absence. You may be required to deliver pre-planned lessons, manage behaviour effectively, and foster a positive, engaging learning environment.

Key benefits include flexibility - you choose when you work. Whether you are available for one day a week, several days, or occasional cover, our team will support you in finding suitable opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons confidently across various year groups.
• Maintain effective classroom management and promote a positive learning atmosphere.
• Adhere to school policies, including safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Support pupils' learning and encourage positive engagement throughout the day.
• Provide constructive feedback to the regular class teacher on pupil progress and lesson outcomes.
• Adapt swiftly to different school settings, year groups, and classroom expectations.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential.
• Recent experience teaching in UK primary schools.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and build positive relationships with pupils.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

What We Offer

• Flexible working: Choose the days you wish to work.
• Immediate and future placements: Access to day-to-day and longer-term opportunities.
• Local opportunities: Work across a broad network of primary schools in Maidstone and surrounding Kent areas.
• Professional support: Dedicated consultants to assist with CV preparation, interview coaching, and placements.
• Easy registration: We manage compliance and paperwork for you.
• Career flexibility: Continue supply