Supply Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Tendring; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking flexible primary education roles across Clacton and surrounding areas for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Opportunities include Primary Teachers with QTS, Early Career Teachers, HLTAs, Cover Supervisors, and unqualified teachers with classroom experience. Whether you want one day a week or five, day-to-day supply or longer placements, Tradewind will align assignments with your skills and availability, helping you gain valuable classroom experience while

Qualifications

• QTS is required for primary teaching roles.
• ECTs welcomed for gaining classroom experience.
• HLTA-ready for increased classroom responsibility.
• Unqualified teachers with relevant classroom experience are also welcome.

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 own expertise where appropriate.
• Support pupils' learning and progress across year groups.
• Create a positive, inclusive, well-managed classroom environment.
• Adapt approach to meet needs of all learners.
• Work with school staff to ensure pupils continue to thrive.
• Provide clear feedback to support continuity of learning.

Education

QTS

ECT

HLTA

Cover Supervisor

Unqualified Teacher with classroom experience

Job description

Primary Supply Teachers, HLTAs & Cover Supervisors Required

Clacton & Surrounding Areas.

Flexible Opportunities for the 2026/2027 Academic Year

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.

We work in partnership with a wide range of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Clacton 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

• 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