Supply Teacher

Pertemps Education Network; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Primary Supply Teacher to provide high-quality cover for primary classes across Lambeth and Southwark. The role involves delivering lesson plans and managing classrooms flexibly. Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have strong classroom management skills. This position offers competitive daily rates and the flexibility to choose your working days.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Choice of working days

Professional support and onboarding

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.
• A valid Enhanced DBS check is required or willingness to acquire one.
• Must demonstrate strong classroom management skills and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality cover for primary classes.
• Deliver lesson plans and manage classroom environments.
• Maintain school policies and uphold consistency.

Skills

Strong classroom management skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Positive attitude

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Agency Job Advert: Primary Supply Teacher – Lambeth & Southwark

Position: Primary Supply Teacher (Daily / Day‑to‑day)
Location: Lambeth & Southwark, London
Contract Type: Temporary – Day‑to‑day / Short‑term / Flexible
Pay Rate: £150‑£200 per day

Overview

We are a specialist education recruitment agency working across Lambeth and Southwark. We place supply teachers for daily cover, ensuring that teacher absences are filled by qualified, reliable professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality cover for primary classes across Early Years, KS1, and KS2.
• Deliver existing lesson plans and manage the day‑to‑day class environment.
• Be flexible – stepping into new schools and classes, sometimes at short notice.
• Uphold school policies (behaviour, safeguarding, etc.) and maintain consistency.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• A valid Enhanced DBS check (ideally on the Update Service) or willingness to acquire one.
• Strong classroom management skills; ability to adapt quickly to different school settings.
• Flexibility, resilience, and a proactive, positive attitude.
• Previous primary teaching experience or supply experience is a plus (but not always essential).

What We Offer (via the Agency)

• Competitive daily rates, in line with current London supply market.
• Option to choose how many days you work (your availability, your schedule).
• Daily or short-term placements: variety and flexibility.
• A dedicated consultant who knows the Lambeth & Southwark school landscape.
• Payroll via PAYE (or other arrangements as per agency policy).
• Professional support, onboarding, and regular check‑ins.

Compliance & Safeguarding

• We conduct full safeguarding checks for every teacher, consistent with London schools' expectations.
• We require all supply teachers to have or obtain an enhanced DBS.
• We liaise with schools to confirm they are happy with the supply teacher's credentials.
• We adhere to the Agency Workers' Regulations, ensuring fair treatment of agency workers. In particular, schools in Southwark must ensure agency staff checks are equivalent to those done for their permanent staff.

If interested, please apply today with an updated CV and a consultant will be in touch with further details.