Supply Teacher

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Hornchurch Primary Schools is seeking a qualified Primary Supply Teacher to work across a range of welcoming primary schools in Hornchurch starting September 2026. This role offers flexible day-to-day supply and short-term bookings across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

You will deliver high-quality lessons, manage classrooms, and help pupils stay on track when their regular teacher is absent. Competitive daily rates and diverse teaching experiences await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A flexible and professional approach.
• A genuine passion for teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching across a variety of primary schools.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure pupils make progress.
• Cover day-to-day supply, short-term, block bookings, and long-term opportunities.
• Teach across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 as required.

Skills

QTS

Classroom management

Communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility

ECT experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Supply Teacher

Hornchurch Primary Schools
September 2026 Start
EYFS, KS1 & KS2 Opportunities Available
£150 - £180 per day (dependent on experience and school)

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for flexible work from September 2026?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Supply Teachers to work across a range of welcoming primary schools in Hornchurch. Opportunities are available across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2, offering flexible work to suit your availability and preferences.

Whether you are an experienced teacher seeking a better work-life balance or an ECT looking to gain valuable classroom experience, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Primary Supply Teacher, you will provide high-quality teaching across a variety of primary schools, delivering engaging lessons and ensuring pupils continue to make progress in the absence of their regular class teacher.

Assignments may include:

• Day-to-day supply cover.
• Short-term teaching assignments.
• Block bookings.
• Long-term opportunities.
• EYFS, KS1, and KS2 teaching roles.

You will be responsible for maintaining a positive learning environment, delivering pre-planned lessons, and ensuring pupils remain engaged throughout the school day.

Why Choose Supply Teaching?

Supply teaching offers flexibility and variety while allowing you to continue doing what you enjoy most teaching.

Benefits include:

• Flexible work to suit your schedule.
• Choose the days you want to work.
• Experience different schools and year groups.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions.
• Excellent experience for Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
• Competitive daily rates of £150 - £180 per day.
• Work across some of Hornchurch's most welcoming primary schools.

Who Are We Looking For?

We welcome applications from:

• Qualified Teachers with QTS.
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
• Experienced Primary Teachers.
• EYFS Teachers.
• KS1 Teachers.
• KS2 Teachers.

Successful candidates will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A flexible and professional approach.
• A genuine passion for teaching and learning.

About the Schools

We work closely with a large network of primary schools across Havering, ranging from one-form entry schools to larger multi-form entry settings.

Schools are supportive, inclusive, and committed to providing high-quality education for all pupils. Many of our supply teachers go on to secure long-term or permanent positions through their placements.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.