Supply Teacher in Fairfield

Supply Teacher Location: Croydon, London, England Pay: £160–£170 per day, depending on qualifications and experience. Start date: 23 November 2026, or as soon as possible Contract: Temporary supply; flexible day-to-day cover and longer-term assignments. Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement. About the role Transparency Education is seeking positive, professional Supply Teachers for primary school opportunities in Croydon and nearby areas. We welcome teachers with UK school experience across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 who can step into a classroom with confidence. From a single day’s cover to a longer assignment, your role is to give pupils continuity and purposeful learning. You will adapt to new routines, build rapport quickly and leave colleagues with a clear picture of the day’s progress. We listen to your preferences before discussing work. Our team will explain the location, year group, expectations and pay for each proposed booking, so you can choose assignments that suit your experience and circumstances. Key responsibilities Establish a positive learning atmosphere and explain tasks clearly. Teach planned activities within your agreed primary phase or year group. Respond flexibly to different needs while following school policies. Maintain accurate handovers and complete the marking or feedback agreed in advance. Requirements To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS). Experience teaching in UK schools, particularly across EYFS, KS1 or KS2. Confidence adapting to different classrooms, routines and school settings. A positive, professional approach and a genuine commitment to pupils. A current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one. The right to work in the UK and appropriate qualifications and training for the role. Higher rates reflect relevant teaching experience and qualifications. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable. What you can expect Flexible daily cover and longer-term assignments across Croydon. Primary teaching opportunities in EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Bookings discussed around your availability, travel preferences and experience. A supportive team, reliable communication and pay agreed openly before you commit. Why Transparency Education? We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering: A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance. Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable. Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. Refer a teacher and receive £300 in shopping vouchers Refer a teacher to Transparency Education before they register. Once they complete 15 qualifying working days with us and their timesheets are approved, you will receive £300 in shopping vouchers. The referred teacher must be new to Transparency Education. Full terms apply. Apply today Looking for supply work in Croydon? Send your CV with your available days, preferred year groups and earliest start date. We will contact you for a confidential conversation. Email or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date. If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities. Safer recruitment Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Applicants are subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including Enhanced DBS clearance, references and right-to-work checks