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Supply Primary Teacher


Teaching Personnel

£130 - 150 per day

Durham

Temporary | Full Time

16/04/2026

No

Location: Primary Schools across Durham
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Supply (Full-Time Availability Preferred)

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teachers to work on a supply basis across a range of primary schools in the Durham area. This role is ideal for teachers seeking full-time supply work, offering flexibility alongside the opportunity to work in diverse school settings.

Assignments may include day-to-day cover, short-term, and long-term placements, depending on school requirements.

  • Delivering engaging and effective lessons in line with the national curriculum
  • Maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment
  • Following school behaviour, safeguarding, and health & safety policies
  • Adapting quickly to different school settings and year groups
  • Assessing pupil progress and providing feedback where required
  • Ensuring continuity of learning during teacher absence
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Experience teaching within UK primary schools
  • Good classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Flexible, reliable, and confident teaching approach
  • Ability to adapt to different school environments and year groups
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Full-time supply opportunities available
  • Competitive daily rates of pay
  • Flexible work across a variety of primary schools
  • Dedicated consultant support
  • Opportunities for longer-term and permanent roles
  • Access to CPD and training opportunities

To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief covering statement highlighting your experience and availability. Successful candidates will be contacted promptly, with roles available to start immediately.

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.
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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.
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