Primary Teacher

Connex Education; Portishead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE

Toolkit access

Wellbeing programme

Career progression

CV guidance

Interview support

Referral scheme

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting Primary Teachers for September 2026 in Portishead, offering flexible day-to-day supply, part-time and long-term roles across Bath and Wells MAT partner schools.

You will lead early years classes with planning, preparation and assessment, delivering high-quality teaching while engaging with parents and creating a positive start to school life for young children.

Qualifications

• UK QTS is essential to qualify for roles.
• Experience teaching in EYFS is required.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Framework is necessary.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Full class responsibility including planning, preparation and assessment.
• Engage with parents and maintain high-quality teaching standards.

Skills

QTS essential

EYFS experience

Early Years understanding

Classroom management

Flexible teaching

Education

UK QTS

Job description

Primary Teacher–Portishead| September 2026
£140 to £250 per day based on role and pay scale.

Connex Education is working in partnership with schools across the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust (BWMAT) to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teachers for opportunities starting in September 2026.
These roles are well suited to teachers who want to make a positive impact in local classrooms while choosing work that fits around their availability and career goals.

About the Roles
Current opportunities include:

• Flexible day-to-day supply assignments
• Part-time and full-time long-term placements
• Full class responsibility roles, including planning, preparation, assessment, and parent engagement
• Opportunities across a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools

You will help create a positive, engaging start to school life for young children, supported by schools that value consistency, care, and high-quality teaching.

About You

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Experience teaching within EYFS
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Framework
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• A flexible and professional approach to teaching

What Connex Education Offers

• Competitive daily rates
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit skills development package comprising over 70 courses
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in the 21st century
• A variety of roles to suit your needs and fit around your lifestyle
• Progression opportunities and funded formal qualifications
• Interview guidance and support with CV writing
• £200 referral scheme
• 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 an employment agency and employment business.

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.