Primary Supply Teacher

GAC Education is looking for flexible, confident and reliable Primary Supply Teachers to provide classroom cover across primary schools throughout Kirklees . Supply teaching offers the opportunity to do what you enjoy most, teaching, while having greater flexibility over when and where you work . Whether you're looking for regular day-to-day assignments, a few days each week or longer-term opportunities, we can help you find work that fits around your availability and experience. You'll work across a variety of primary settings, supporting pupils within Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and ensuring continuity of learning when the regular class teacher is unavailable. Depending on the assignment, you may be delivering lessons already prepared by the school or taking greater responsibility for planning, assessment and pupil progress in a longer-term placement. You'll need to quickly establish clear routines and expectations , build positive relationships with pupils and create a calm, engaging classroom environment. You'll also work alongside Teaching Assistants and other school staff, adapting your approach to support different abilities and additional learning needs. Primary supply is particularly suited to teachers who enjoy variety, flexibility and experiencing different school environments . It can also provide an excellent opportunity to get to know schools across Kirklees before deciding whether a longer-term position is right for you. Provide effective classroom cover across primary year groups Deliver lessons and activities provided by the school Maintain positive behaviour and established school routines Adapt confidently to different classes and school environments Support pupils with different abilities and learning needs Leave clear feedback for the class teacher or school where required Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching in a primary school. Confident working across KS1 and/or KS2 and adapting to different year groups. Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum and confident delivering pre-planned lessons. Excellent classroom and behaviour management , with the ability to establish expectations quickly. Able to walk into a new classroom and build positive relationships with pupils from day one . Comfortable adapting teaching to different abilities and additional learning needs. Confident working alongside Teaching Assistants, SEND staff and wider school teams . Reliable, organised and flexible , with the ability to adapt quickly to different schools and routines. Able to provide clear feedback to the school following each assignment. Most importantly, you'll bring a positive, professional approach and ensure pupils continue to receive high-quality learning when their usual teacher is absent. Competitive rates of pay Genuine flexibility over when you choose to work Day-to-day, short-term and long-term teaching opportunities Opportunities across primary schools throughout Kirklees Roles matched to your preferred year groups, experience and availability A dedicated GAC Education consultant who understands the type of work you're looking for The opportunity to experience different schools before committing to a long-term position A mixture of opportunities across KS1 and KS2 Support throughout your registration, safeguarding and compliance process Ongoing support while you're on assignment The opportunity to build relationships with local schools and access repeat bookings No fees charged to work-seekers for our work-finding services You may cover different year groups and schools, following the work provided and ensuring pupils continue to receive purposeful learning throughout the day. - You will need to establish routines quickly, communicate clearly and create a positive classroom atmosphere from the start of each assignment. All applicants will be subject to thorough safer recruitment checks in line with KCSIE, including identity verification, Right to Work checks, employment reference checks covering the last two years, and an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check. GAC Education operates as an Employment Business when supplying temporary cover workers and as an Employment Agency when introducing candidates for permanent positions. Personal data is processed in accordance with UK GDPR. Apply through Totaljobs today and a GAC Education consultant will be in touch about primary supply opportunities across Kirklees. You can also contact us directly via email or phone on office@gac.education or 0113 460 1938 TPBN1_UKTJ