Supply Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking qualified Primary Teachers, Early Career Teachers (ECTs), HLTAs, and Cover Supervisors for Colchester and surrounding areas in Essex. Flexible daily supply with short-term, long-term and part-time placements available to fit your schedule.

You will deliver engaging lessons, provide classroom cover, support pupil progress across year groups, and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment in local primary schools.

Qualifications

• Qualified Primary Teachers with QTS.
• ECTs welcome seeking classroom experience.
• HLTAs with classroom responsibilities.
• Experienced Cover Supervisors.
• Unqualified teachers with relevant classroom experience.
• Flexible work across local primary schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and provide classroom cover as needed.
• Support pupil learning and progress across year groups.
• Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure continuity of learning.

Skills

QTS

ECTs

HLTAs

Cover Supervisors

Education

QTS / relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Primary Supply Teachers, HLTAs & Cover Supervisors Required

Colchester & Surrounding Areas.

Flexible Opportunities for the 2026/2027 Academic Year.

Daily Supply Short-Term Long-Term Full-Time & Part-Time

Are you looking for greater flexibility without stepping away from education?

Whether you are an experienced Primary Teacher, an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to build valuable classroom experience, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) ready to take on more classroom responsibility, or an experienced Cover Supervisor seeking flexible work across local schools, Tradewind Recruitment can help you find opportunities that fit around your lifestyle.

We work in partnership with a wide range of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Colchester and the surrounding areas, offering flexible opportunities to suit your skills, experience and availability.

Whether you are available one day a week or five, looking for day-to-day supply, longer‑term placements or the opportunity to secure a permanent role, we will work with you to find the right schools and assignments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging lessons and maintain high‑quality learning.
• Provide classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher.
• Lead learning using pre‑planned lessons or your own professional expertise where appropriate.
• Support pupils' learning and progress across a range of year groups.
• Create a positive, inclusive and well‑managed classroom environment.
• Adapt your approach to meet the needs of all learners.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to ensure pupils continue to thrive.
• Provide clear feedback to support continuity of learning.

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified Primary Teachers (QTS)
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
• Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs)
• Experienced Cover Supervisors
• Unqualified Teachers with relevant classroom experience
• Educators looking for flexible, rewarding work in local primary schools