Supply Primary Teacher

Academics Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational recruitment agency is seeking dedicated Primary Teachers for flexible supply roles starting January 2026. You will work across primary schools in Cheshire East, with opportunities for daily, short, and long-term placements. Candidates need UK Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) and good behaviour management skills. Commitment to safeguarding children is essential.

Benefits

Regular work opportunities

CPD opportunities

Access to a large partnership network of schools

Qualifications

• Have a proven track record of working with learners in Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2.
• A current Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service or prepared to apply for a new DBS.
• Be prepared to travel to partnership schools in Cheshire East by 8.30am.

Responsibilities

• Seek flexible ad-hoc work in primary teaching.
• Support the transition back into a long-term role as needed.
• Engage with learners in various teaching placements.

Skills

Behaviour management

Adaptability in teaching

Education

UK Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you a Primary Teacher who is looking for a healthy work life balance?

Or are you a newly qualified primary teacher (ECT) who is considering supply in the new year?

For teachers who are seeking flexible ad-hoc work, daily supply is the perfect solution! Even for those teachers who are perhaps looking for a smooth transition back into a long-term role, or an ECT who is looking to be introduced to prospective schools in the Cheshire East; you will ultimately have the opportunity to get back into the classroom!

What can Academics offer a Primary Teacher

• Regular work across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.
• Large partnership and client base of primary schools.
• CPD opportunities.
• Help build your reputation for future employers.
• Daily, short, & long term placements.

Primary Teachers that apply to our supply opportunities will:

• Have a proven track record of working with learners in Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2.
• Hold UK Qualified Teaching Status (QTS).
• A current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new DBS with ourselves (cost applied).
• Be happy to travel and to be able to get to our partnership schools in the Cheshire East by 8.30am with sometimes only 30-60 minute's notice for our on the day supply.

Please be aware for our long term opportunities you will be paid according to your teacher pay grade.

Registering with Academics will open up many opportunities across the local area.

We are looking for Primary Teachers who are hardworking, dedicated and have the drive and enthusiasm to make a difference. You will have good behaviour management skills and you will be able to adapt your teaching to the needs of the class.

If you are a Primary Teacher who is interested in supply from January 2026 in a variety of primary schools within the Cheshire East, please click the APPLY NOW button below to submit your most up to date CV for immediate review.

We are an agency that are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of our staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, which include an enhanced DBS check, full work history, references and an interview.

We look forward to hearing from you!