Primary Supply Teacher

Victorious Academies Trust; Tameside; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Onsite canteens

Free parking (most schools)

Job summary

Victorious Academies Trust is seeking a casual Supply Teacher to work across our schools in Tameside, Glossop and Stockport. The role offers flexible daily assignments and the chance to support learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

You must hold QTS or equivalent, be available at short notice, have Enhanced DBS, and a solid understanding of the UK curriculum. Competitive daily rates apply, with the opportunity to contribute to pupil development within a supportive Trust environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Availability at short notice is essential for ad hoc to long-term assignments.
• Enhanced DBS registration on the update service is essential.
• Strong understanding of the UK curriculum (EYFS, KS1, KS2).
• Previous experience in primary or secondary school settings.

Responsibilities

• Operate in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and the Teacher Standards.
• Deliver engaging and effective lessons in line with the UK curriculum for planned and unplanned absences.
• Teach across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 as required.
• Manage classroom behaviour to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learner needs.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure smooth transitions for pupils.
• Utilise a range of teaching resources and technologies to enhance learning.
• Follow safeguarding policies to ensure pupil safety and wellbeing.
• Comply with Trust policies.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

UK curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

The Trustees at Victorious Academies Trust would like to appoint a casual Supply Teacher to work across our schools in Tameside, Glossop and Stockport.

Location - Greater Manchester (Tameside, Glossop and Stockport)

Contract Type - Flexible Supply

Salary - Daily rate based on experience and capped at Teacher Main Pay Scale 6

The Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Supply Teachers to join our team and work across our schools in Greater Manchester. This role offers flexibility and variety, enabling you to deliver high-quality teaching in different settings while making a positive impact on pupils’ learning and development. This role may include short term or long-term assignments, alongside ad hoc assignments in any one of our schools.

Key Responsibilities

As a primary school supply teacher, you will be responsible for:

• Operate in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and the Teacher Standards
• Delivering engaging and effective lessons in line with the UK curriculum, for planned and unplanned teacher absences.
• The role requires flexibility to teach in EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Manage classroom behaviour to maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure smooth transitions for pupils.
• Utilise a range of teaching resources and technologies to enhance learning.
• Follow safeguarding policies to ensure pupil safety and wellbeing.
• To comply with our Trust policies.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualifications.
• Availability, at short notice, is essential as assignments may range from on the day of emergency cover for teacher absence to planned absences for training, PPA or long-term absence.
• Enhanced DBS registration on the update service is essential. Anyone without one must be willing to apply for one as part of the recruitment process.
• Strong understanding of the UK curriculum (EYFS, KS1, KS2).
• Previous experience in primary or secondary school settings.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different teaching environments and schools.
• A passion for education and a commitment to pupil success.
• Flexibility and reliability to meet varying supply needs.
• Willing to engage with our Trust Induction Day, Safeguarding Training and any other statutory training required for the role.

What we offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible working arrangements daily, short-term, or long-term assignments.
• Supportive leadership teams and access to professional development.
• Our benefits include competitive salaries, career development opportunities, onsite canteens, free parking at most schools, and eligibility for Blue Light Card.

*We reserve the right to close this advert early if we have had sufficient candidate applications*

Safeguarding Statement

Victorious Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have robust processes and procedures in place to reduce risk and to continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding across our workforce. This role involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process. All support staff roles within our Trust are subject to a three month probationary period. All posts require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These checks may be carried out by a third party social media screening provider. All processing will be conducted in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Supporting Documents

• Recruitment Privacy Policy
• Safer Recruitment Policy
• Trust Recruitment Information Pack 2026
• Teacher JD & PS