Primary Supply Teacher

Primary Supply Teacher - Plymouth Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for greater flexibility or your next teaching opportunity? Teaching Personnel is working closely with a…

Pay rate £125 – £145/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 4 September 2026

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Primary Supply Teacher - Plymouth

Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for greater flexibility or your next teaching opportunity? Teaching Personnel is working closely with a number of primary schools across Plymouth and the surrounding areas, offering a range of supply teaching opportunities to suit your needs.

Whether you're an experienced teacher, an ECT looking to build classroom experience, or returning to education after a break, we have opportunities available in welcoming and supportive school settings.

Pay

£125 - £145 per day For day-to-day supply assignments. Rates are dependent on experience and qualifications.

Long-term teaching positions are paid in line with the relevant teaching pay scale and responsibilities of the role.

The Role

Deliver engaging lessons across the primary age range
Follow school planning and policies where required
Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
Support pupils' academic progress and wellbeing
Adapt confidently to different classrooms and school settings

What We're Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Strong communication and classroom management skills
A flexible and professional approach
A genuine enthusiasm for primary education
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Essential Requirements

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Right to work in the UK
Suitable references covering recent employment history

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer

Flexible work that fits around your schedule
Daily, short-term, long-term, and permanent opportunities
Competitive rates of pay
Access to schools across Plymouth and the surrounding areas
Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant
Free and discounted CPD and training opportunities
If you're ready to take the next step in your teaching career or simply want the flexibility that supply teaching can offer, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about Primary Supply Teacher opportunities in Plymouth.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This vacancy is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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