At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and inspire primary school students from Reception to Year 6 in various local schools.
- Company: Prospero Teaching, a leading education recruitment agency.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development courses, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced teachers with potential for longer-term contracts.
- Why this job: Make a difference in young lives while enjoying a supportive teaching community.
- Qualifications: QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYTS or equivalent; experience in UK schools preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Prospero Teaching are looking for Primary Supply Teachers to work in local schools in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding areas starting from September 2026. We work with a range of Primary Schools; from small village schools to large three-form entry schools. We cover classes from Reception through to Year 6. We are looking for teachers who have strong behaviour management skills and are passionate about teaching. The position is open to both newly qualified teachers and experienced teachers. Some contracts may be extended from day-to-day bookings to longer-term cover.
CONTRACT DETAILS
- Location - Various across Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas
- Position - Primary Supply Teacher
- Type of work - Supply teaching
- Start date - September 2026
- Duration / Likely Duration - Day-to-day bookings
- Contract type - Temporary
- Full time/part-time - Both
- Minimum rate of pay - Minimum £125 per day for qualified teachers
- Hours - 8:30 am - 4:00pm (full day)
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
- QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYTS or equivalent
- Previous experience working in a UK school
- Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child-related references
OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Prospero Teaching are able to offer the successful candidate: Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management, In-house Training and Development Team. Additionally, if you have a friend or colleague who you think would be interested in this role then please refer them to us and you could earn £150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.
Primary School Teacher - September 2026 in Suffolk employer: Prospero Teaching
Prospero Teaching is an exceptional employer for Primary Supply Teachers, offering a supportive work culture that values professional development and growth. With access to free accredited training courses and a dedicated in-house Training and Development Team, teachers can enhance their skills while working in a variety of local schools across Bury St Edmunds. The flexibility of both full-time and part-time roles, along with competitive pay rates, makes this an attractive opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced educators looking to make a meaningful impact in the classroom.
