At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging lessons and support students in various primary schools.
- Company: Join Tradewind Recruitment, a trusted name in education for over 20 years.
- Benefits: Earn £155-£165 per day with flexible working hours and weekly pay.
- Other info: Access to free CPD courses and dedicated consultant support.
- Why this job: Gain diverse teaching experience while maintaining control over your schedule.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and previous primary teaching experience required.
Tradewind Recruitment is seeking qualified Primary Supply Teachers to work across a variety of mainstream primary schools throughout the Croydon and Surrey area, including in Caterham, Whyteleafe, Warlingham, Coulsdon and into the London border.
Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for greater flexibility or an Early Career Teacher seeking to broaden your classroom experience, this is an excellent opportunity to work in a range of primary settings while maintaining control over your schedule.
Role Summary
As a Primary Supply Teacher, you will provide high-quality classroom cover for planned and unplanned teacher absences. Assignments may include day-to-day supply, short-term bookings and longer-term opportunities depending on your availability and preferences.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver pre-planned lessons provided by the class teacher
- Teach across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 depending on experience and school requirements
- Maintain classroom routines and behaviour expectations
- Support pupils to remain engaged and make progress during lessons
- Adapt quickly to different school environments and year groups
- Complete routine classroom duties including registers and handovers
- Create a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment
- Follow school safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures
- Provide feedback to school staff at the end of each assignment
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Previous teaching experience within UK primary schools
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- Good knowledge of the primary curriculum
- Confidence delivering pre-planned lessons
- A flexible, reliable and professional approach
- The ability to travel to schools across Sutton and arrive by approximately 8:15am-8:30am
- A commitment to safeguarding and supporting children's well-being
Pay and Progression
This role offers £155-£165 per day PAYE, dependent on experience and individual assignment requirements. ECTs will complete the role at £155 per day and experienced Teachers will be offered flexible rates between £160-£165.
Why Apply?
- Opportunities across a wide range of primary schools throughout Surrey
- Exposure to different teaching environments and year groups
- Potential pathways into longer-term opportunities where available
Role Benefits
- Complete flexibility over when and where you work
- Variety of day-to-day, short-term and longer-term assignments
- Ideal opportunity to build experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
Tradewind Recruitment Benefits
- Competitive PAYE pay with no umbrella company
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignments
- Weekly pay and access to a wide range of education opportunities
- Free National College CPD Access
As a Tradewind Recruitment candidate, you'll receive free access to The National College, including over 2,500 CPD courses. Recommended courses for Primary Supply Teachers include Effective Behaviour Management in Primary Schools, Adaptive Teaching and Inclusive Classrooms, and Safeguarding and Child Protection in Education.
Required Vetting
Successful applicants will complete standard vetting checks including:
- A DBS on the Update Service, or be prepared to make a new application
- Professional references
- Verification of relevant teaching qualifications
- Right to work and identity checks
If you're a qualified Primary Teacher looking for flexible supply work across Surrey, you can contact me directly via (url removed).
Call Tradewind Recruitment today and discover why thousands of educators have trusted us for over 20 years to help them find the right opportunities, in the right schools, with the support they deserve.
Supply Teacher - Croydon employer: Tradewind Recruitment
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