Supply Teacher

Flourish Education; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay (£130–£240)

Flexible working opportunities

Day-to-day, short-term & long-termPlac

Holiday Pay – PAYE 12.07%

Pension contributions

Free safeguarding training (Prevent)

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Ongoing support during placements

Regular consultant contact

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking confident and experienced Supply Teachers to work across primary schools in Stroud. Roles include day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements with the flexibility to match your availability.

As a Supply Teacher you will deliver high-quality lessons, follow existing plans where provided and support pupils' academic, social and emotional development while upholding safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience teaching in a Primary School setting.
• Good understanding of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Experience teaching across different primary year groups.
• Ability to adapt to different classroom environments and routines.
• Strong classroom management and high behaviour expectations.
• Flexible, patient and adaptable approach to teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across primary year groups.
• Follow existing lesson plans where provided and ensure continuity.
• Plan and prepare lessons for longer placements when required.
• Teach core subjects of English, Maths, Science and wider curriculum.
• Adapt activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive, stimulating classroom environment.
• Manage behaviour effectively with high expectations.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and school team.
• Maintain a safe, well-organised learning environment.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

QTS

Primary teaching experience

Curriculum knowledge

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Job description

Are you a dedicated and experienced Primary Teacher looking for flexible teaching opportunities in Stroud?

Flourish Education is seeking confident and experienced Supply Teachers to work across a range of welcoming Primary Schools in Stroud. We have a variety of day-to-day, short-term and long-term supply opportunities available, offering flexibility to suit your availability and preferences.

These roles are ideal for enthusiastic and committed Primary Teachers who enjoy working in different school environments and can quickly adapt to new classrooms, routines and teaching teams. Whether you are looking for regular work, occasional days or longer-term placements, we can help find opportunities that suit your experience and availability.

As a Supply Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning across different year groups, supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development. You will follow existing lesson plans where provided, maintain positive classroom environments and ensure continuity of learning in the absence of the usual class teacher.

As a Supply Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging, high-quality lessons across different primary year groups.
• Following existing lesson plans and ensuring continuity of learning.
• Planning and preparing lessons where required for longer-term placements.
• Teaching core subjects, including English, Mathematics and Science, alongside the wider primary curriculum.
• Adapting learning activities to meet the needs and abilities of individual pupils.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and maintaining high expectations.
• Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and the wider school team.
• Maintaining a safe, organised and well‑managed learning environment.
• Following school policies and procedures, including safeguarding requirements.

To be successful in this Supply Teacher role, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Previous experience teaching within a Primary School setting.
• A good understanding of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Experience teaching across different primary year groups.
• The ability to adapt confidently to different classroom environments and school routines.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain high expectations for behaviour.
• A flexible, patient and adaptable approach to teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• The confidence to work independently and use your own initiative.
• A proactive and professional approach to supporting children's learning and development.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Working as a Supply Teacher for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive daily pay rates, from £130 to £240, based on previous pay scale and experience.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• A variety of day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term placements.
• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM and abuse.
• A refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placements.
• Regular contact from your dedicated Flourish Education consultant.

These Supply Teacher positions are based in Stroud and are easily commutable from surrounding areas such as Stonehouse, Nailsworth, Dursley, Gloucester and Painswick. The area offers access to local amenities and transport links.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.