Primary Supply Teacher

Kent Teaching Solutions; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GCA Framework supplier

Regular work opportunities

Flexible placements

Job summary

Kent Teaching Solutions are recruiting Primary Supply Teachers to cover schools across Tonbridge, with immediate starts available. This flexible role lets you choose day-to-day, short-term or longer placements to fit your lifestyle while keeping your teaching skills sharp.

We welcome experienced teachers returning to the classroom, ECTs seeking valuable classroom experience, or those seeking a better work-life balance through flexible assignments.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within UK primary schools (including placements for ECTs).
• A passion for delivering engaging lessons and supporting pupils’ learning.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Skills

Engaging lessons

Pupil support

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Whether you’re taking a break from permanent teaching, returning to the classroom, or waiting for the right opportunity, Kent Teaching Solutions would love to hear from you. We’re recruiting Primary Supply Teachers to work in schools across Tonbridge to start immediately. With demand expected to be high, now is the perfect time to secure flexible work that fits around your lifestyle while doing what you do best.

Who is this role perfect for?

We welcome applications from:

• Experienced teachers who have recently left the classroom but want to keep teaching while exploring their next permanent role.
• Teachers returning to education after a career break, maternity leave, travel, or time away from the profession.
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who haven’t yet secured a permanent position for September and want to gain valuable classroom experience.
• Teachers looking for a better work-life balance through flexible day-to-day or short-term assignments.

Whether you’re available one day a week or full-time, we’ll work with you to find opportunities that suit your availability.

Why choose supply teaching?

• Enjoy complete flexibility over when and where you work.
• Experience a variety of local primary schools.
• Build confidence and broaden your classroom experience.
• Keep your skills fresh while searching for the right permanent role.
• Maintain a healthy work‑life balance with less planning and marking.

Why work with Kent Teaching Solutions?

At Kent Teaching Solutions, we’re passionate about supporting teachers and building long-term relationships with both our candidates and schools.

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle.
• Friendly, experienced consultants who know the local education market.
• Opportunities for day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term placements.
• Ongoing support throughout your assignments.
• A simple and efficient registration process.

GCA Framework

Kent Teaching Solutions is proud to be an approved supplier on the GCA Framework. This means we’re one of the trusted agencies schools across Kent use to recruit supply staff, giving us access to a high volume of teaching opportunities throughout the academic year.

With schools relying on us daily for quality teachers, you can feel confident that we’ll have regular work available across Tonbridge and the surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within UK primary schools (including placements for ECTs).
• A passion for delivering engaging lessons and supporting pupils’ learning.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults; therefore, every candidate is subject to relevant qualifications, satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other relevant checks being made. Agy