Primary Supply Teacher

Connex Education Partnership; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting Primary Supply Teachers to cover Yeovil and surrounding areas. Start date September 2026 with flexible day-to-day to long-term placements across KS1 and KS2.

Qualified teachers with QTS are required to deliver engaging, inclusive lessons, manage classrooms effectively, and support pupil wellbeing across partner schools in the Yeovil area.

Qualifications

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1 + 2.
• Strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum.
• Confidence with classroom management.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A flexible, reliable and professional approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day, short and long term supply teaching.
• Full class responsibility where required.
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Working closely with school staff to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Adapting teaching to meet different abilities and learning needs.

Skills

QTS (UK)

KS1 KS2 experience

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication

Education

QTS (UK)

Job description

Primary Supply Teacher

Location: Yeovil & Surrounding Areas
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £150–£241 per day, depending on role and pay scale

About the Role

Connex Education is working in partnership with schools across Yeovil and the surrounding areas, including schools within the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust (BWMAT), to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated Supply Teachers to start immediately.

We are looking for qualified teachers who can deliver engaging, inclusive and purposeful learning across Key Stage 1 + 2. Whether you are looking for flexible day-to-day supply, short-term placements or longer-term opportunities, we can offer a variety of roles to suit your experience and availability.

The Role

• Day-to-day, short and long term supply teaching
• Full class responsibility where required
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Working closely with school staff to support pupil progress and wellbeing
• Adapting teaching to meet different abilities and learning needs

Local School Opportunities

The Yeovil area includes a number of primary schools within the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust (BWMAT).

BWMAT is a Church of England multi-academy trust supporting 46 schools across Somerset, North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset.

BWMAT schools in Yeovil and the surrounding area include:

• Holy Trinity Church School, Yeovil
• St Michael’s Junior Church School, Yeovil
• All Saints Church School, Montacute
• Norton Sub Hamdon Church School
• West Chinnock Church School
• Martock Church School

Working across schools in the Yeovil area provides teachers with the opportunity to experience different school communities and develop your teaching experience.

What We’re Looking For

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1 + 2
• Strong knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum
• Confidence with classroom management
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A flexible, reliable and professional approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

What Connex Education Offers

• Competitive daily rates of £150–£241
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Flexible roles to suit your availability
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit, including over 70 courses
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training
• A variety of roles across Yeovil and the surrounding areas
• Progression opportunities and funded qualifications
• Interview guidance and CV support
• Dedicated education consultant
• £400 referral scheme for October
• GCA approved Supplier

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.