Supply Teacher

Randstad UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad UK in Manchester is seeking a flexible Primary Supply Teacher to join our pool for daily cover and short-term assignments across the full primary range. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, manage pupil behaviour, and maintain a productive learning environment in diverse school settings.

The role offers professional flexibility, exposure to multiple schools, and opportunities to support pupils with varying needs while upholding high standards of teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Recent experience teaching in a UK primary school.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport with new classes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans to pupils across the primary phase.
• Maintain positive behaviour and a safe learning environment.
• Ensure school policies and procedures are followed.
• Provide handover to the class teacher at the end of the assignment.

Skills

Adaptability

Classroom management

Rapport with pupils

Professionalism

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Primary Supply Teacher | Daily Cover & Short-Term Assignments

Are you an adaptable and qualified

Primary Supply Teacher

looking for flexible work where you can focus on teaching? We are seeking reliable and enthusiastic teachers to join our pool for daily and short-term cover needs within our supportive primary schools. This is a perfect opportunity to gain experience across different year groups and schools while enjoying professional flexibility.

The Role

The core focus of this position is to provide high-quality classroom cover across different key stages (EYFS, KS1, and KS2) on an ad-hoc, daily, or short-term basis. You will be responsible for delivering lessons planned by the class teacher, managing the classroom effectively, and ensuring continuity of learning for all pupils in their absence.

What We Offer

A competitive daily rate is paid to the Teacher's Scale (MPS/UPS), based on experience and duration of assignment. This offers flexible work patterns that suit your schedule. All lessons and resources are typically provided, allowing you to focus purely on delivery and classroom management. You will benefit from a welcoming staff environment wherever you are placed.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for highly flexible, reliable, and professional individuals who:

• Holds
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• .
• Have recent experience teaching in a UK primary school setting.
• Possesses outstanding classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Are adaptable and able to quickly establish rapport with new classes.
• Are committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

You will deliver pre-prepared lesson plans to pupils across the primary phase, maintain positive behaviour and a safe learning environment, ensure all school policies and procedures are adhered to, and provide a brief handover to the class teacher upon completion of the cover assignment.