Supply Primary Teacher - Croydon

Tradewind Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education staffing provider is seeking Supply Teachers for Primary Schools across Croydon. This role entails delivering lessons, supervising students, and managing classroom behavior. Ideal applicants are qualified Primary trained teachers, open to both experienced and ECT candidates. Flexibility and strong classroom management skills are essential. The position offers competitive pay with various contract options to suit your lifestyle, along with support from an experienced consultant.

Benefits

Access to ongoing free CPD training

Payment through PAYE with no hidden deductions

Support from experienced consultants

Qualifications

• Qualified Primary trained teachers (QTS) – open to ECTs and experienced teachers.
• Flexible, adaptable and reliable professionals.
• Strong classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons based on the absent teacher's plans.
• Supervise and engage students during lessons and breaks.
• Manage classroom behaviour and uphold school policies.
• Take registers and attend assemblies.

Skills

Strong classroom management skills

Punctual and friendly

Flexible and adaptable

Enthusiasm to make a positive impact

Education

Qualified Primary trained teachers (QTS)

Job description

Supply Teacher for Primary Schools across Croydon

• Location: Croydon, CR0 - CR8
• Start date: January 2026
• Travel: Public transport or driving, but must be able to travel across Croydon
• Start time: 8:30am arrival

Are you a Primary Teacher looking for a better work-life balance?

Tradewind Recruitment have flexible and local cover work available for Qualified Teachers looking to be a Supply Teacher. We are looking for experienced and passionate Primary Trained Teachers across Sutton who are happy to support one form entry up to four form entry Primary Schools across the borough of Croydon with absence cover.

Whether you’re an ECT keen to gain experience across different schools or an experienced teacher looking for flexibility, we can offer you consistent, rewarding work.

Why choose Tradewind?

• We are one of the UK's market-leading education staffing provider, working with the best primary schools in Croydon – many rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
• Flexible options to suit your way of life: daily supply, block bookings, or part-time contracts.
• Frequent roles and opportunities: we can subsidise your income if your current agency isn't offering you enough work.
• You are paid directly from Tradewind PAYE – no hidden deductions.
• You'll have direct support of an experienced consultant with 6+ years' experience and understands the profession.
• Partnered with the National College – providing you access to ongoing free CPD training to keep yourself upskilled.

What to expect as a Supply Teacher?

• Deliver lessons based on the absent teacher's plans-or create your own if necessary-to ensure continuity of students' learning.
• Supervise and engage students during lessons, breaks, lunch, detention, and other school routines.
• Manage classroom behaviour, enforce expectations, and uphold the school's behaviour policies.
• Take registers, attend assemblies, and undertake other day-to-day duties of the permanent teacher.
• Ensure a safe, secure learning environment and follow school safety protocols (e.g., fire drills, safeguarding).

The ideal applicant:

• Qualified Primary trained teachers (QTS) – open to ECTs and experienced teachers
• Flexible, adaptable and reliable professionals
• Punctual and Friendly
• Strong classroom management skills
• Enthusiasm to make a positive impact in a range of school settings
• Open to working with either EYFS or Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 on a supply basis
• Able to travel across varying Primary Schools in Croydon for an 8:15-8:30am arrival
• Contribute to the values and ethos of the school

We look forward to working with you!