Primary Supply Teacher

Cover People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choose work around your availability

Day-to-day & short-term assignments

Opportunities with schools throughout 

Dedicated education consultant

Job summary

Cover People are currently recruiting Primary Teachers for supply assignments across Trafford. These roles involve day-to-day and short-term coverage, with opportunities across multiple schools for different year groups. Start dates are immediate, and the work offers flexibility to align with your availability and preferences.

Successful candidates will have QTS and recent experience in UK primary teaching, delivering high-quality lessons and maintaining engaging learning environments.

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• Recent experience teaching in a UK primary school.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Flexible and able to work across year groups and settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the class confidently throughout the school day.
• Deliver lessons using prepared plans and resources.
• Maintain a positive and purposeful classroom atmosphere.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies.
• Differentiate activities to meet pupil needs.
• Support children's academic, social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other staff.
• Provide feedback to the school after assignments when required.

Skills

QTS

UK primary experience

Classroom management

Flexibility across year groups

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Supply Teacher

Location: Trafford
Position: Primary Supply Teacher
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £130 £160 per day DOE

Flexible Primary Teaching Work in Trafford

Cover People are currently recruiting Primary Teachers for supply assignments across Trafford, with schools requiring cover for individual days, short-term absences and ongoing staffing needs.

This is an excellent option for teachers who want more flexibility in their working week. Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a change from permanent teaching or an ECT wanting to experience different schools, we can provide opportunities that match your availability and preferred year groups.

Our partner schools are looking for dependable teachers who can quickly become part of a school team, take ownership of their classroom and ensure pupils continue to receive high-quality teaching when their usual teacher is unavailable.

Key Duties

Supply Teachers will be expected to:

• Lead the class confidently throughout the school day
• Deliver lessons using plans and resources provided
• Maintain a positive and purposeful classroom atmosphere
• Use effective behaviour management strategies
• Differentiate activities where appropriate to meet pupil needs
• Support children's academic, social and emotional development
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other staff
• Provide feedback to the school following an assignment where required

Who We're Looking For

The successful candidates will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Recent experience teaching within a UK primary school
• A secure understanding of the primary curriculum
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• The flexibility to work across different year groups and settings
• A reliable, professional and enthusiastic approach
• A genuine commitment to children's education and safeguarding

Experienced Primary Teachers and ECTs are welcome to apply.

Why Work with Cover People?

• £130 £160 per day DOE
• Choose work around your availability
• Day-to-day and short-term assignments
• Opportunities with schools throughout Trafford
• Support from a dedicated education consultant
• Access to a broad range of teaching opportunities
• Potential to secure longer-term positions
• CPD and professional development opportunities

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of our partner schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.