Supply Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,295 - 31,365; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking motivated education professionals for Primary Supply, HLTA and Cover Supervisor roles in Southend and surrounding areas. We offer flexible daily supply, short-term, long-term, and both full-time and part-time opportunities across local primary schools.

Whether you are an experienced Primary Teacher, an Early Career Teacher building classroom experience, a HLTA seeking more responsibility, or a Cover Supervisor looking for flexible work, Tradewind can match your

Qualifications

• QTS or eligible for QTS status.
• Experience in primary school settings preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly across local primary schools.
• Willing to support learning across year groups.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

ECT (Early Career Teacher) status

HLTA Certification

Experience as Cover Supervisor

Relevant classroom experience

Flexibility in schedule

Job description

Primary Supply Teachers, HLTAs & Cover Supervisors Required – Southend & Surrounding Areas.

Flexible Opportunities for the 2026/2027 Academic Year – Daily Supply | Short-Term | Long-Term | Full-Time & Part-Time.

Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Sunday Times Top 100 Employers, and we’re committed to stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates come first.

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

Whether you're 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 Southend and the surrounding areas, offering flexible opportunities to suit your skills, experience and availability.

Whether you're 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'll work with you to find the right schools and assignments.

What You'll Be Doing

Depending on your experience and the role, you may:

• 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