Primary Teacher

Heart of Supply; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Flexible roles

Exclusive opportunities

Refer a Friend

Welcome bonus

CPD & training

Job summary

Heart of Supply is seeking Primary Teachers in Gainsborough and across Lincolnshire to join its Guaranteed Pay Scheme for the 2026/27 academic year. The role covers EYFS, KS1 and KS2 with day-to-day and short-term teaching across local schools.

You’ll benefit from guaranteed pay on agreed days, offering financial reassurance even when work isn’t available, while remaining flexible on your working days.

Qualifications

• QTS and recent UK primary experience.
• Flexible teaching approach across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Strong behaviour management with positive reinforcement.
• Able to follow pre-set work while bringing creativity.
• Clear communication and proactive attitude.
• Min 6 weeks UK teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Cover day-to-day and short-term teaching requirements in local schools.
• Work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 as needed.
• Provide consistent, professional classroom presence and safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Nurturing teaching

Flexible teaching style

Behaviour management

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Recent UK primary experience

Job description

Primary Teacher - Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

Start Date: November 2026

Contract: Flexible, day-to-day, short-term and long-term roles.

Salary: £125-£145 per day, pro-rata (depending on experience, role and/or qualifications)

About the role

Heart of Supply is looking for Primary Teachers in Gainsborough and across Lincolnshire to join our Guaranteed Pay Scheme for the 2026/27 academic year.

If you enjoy the flexibility of supply teaching but would like greater consistency and financial reassurance, our Guaranteed Pay Scheme could offer the best of both.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with local primary schools across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, covering day-to-day and short-term teaching requirements while remaining flexible across your agreed working days.

Subject to the terms of the scheme, you’ll benefit from guaranteed pay on your agreed available days, even when suitable work isn’t available.

About the schools

At Heart of Supply, we’re proud to work with welcoming primary schools across Gainsborough. From local authority schools to academy trusts, our partner schools value the consistency, professionalism and positive impact our Primary Supply Teachers bring. Whether you’re looking for EYFS, KS1 or KS2 teaching, we’ll match you with schools that suit your experience, preferences and availability.

What you will need:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and recent experience in a UK primary setting
• A nurturing, flexible teaching approach with the ability to connect quickly with pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• Confident classroom presence with strong behaviour management rooted in positive reinforcement
• The ability to follow pre-set work while bringing your own creativity and energy to the classroom
• Clear communication, a proactive attitude, and the ability to build rapport with pupils and staff alike
• A minimum of 6 weeks' teaching experience in the UK

We're fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will undergo thorough vetting, including enhanced DBS (with children's barred list check and Update Service registration), references, and online checks as part of our compliance process.

What we offer you:

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Roles tailored to your lifestyle - day-to-day or longer term
• Access to exclusive opportunities in great local schools
• A friendly, experienced consultant who listens
• Free CPD and ongoing professional development
• A simple 'Refer a Friend' scheme
• Welcome bonus (terms apply)
• A warm, supportive agency that genuinely cares about you and your journey

Heart of Supply is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All appointments are made in line with safer recruitment practices.

About us

Heart of Supply is an independent education recruitment agency specialising in primary education across Lincolnshire. We connect Primary Teachers, Primary Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and Teaching Assistants with welcoming schools where they can thrive. We believe recruitment should be personal, honest and supportive, taking the time to understand what matters to you and matching you with schools where you’ll feel valued.