Job Description

Primary Supply Teachers, HLTAs & Cover Supervisors Required

Clacton & Surrounding Areas
Flexible Opportunities for the 2026/2027 Academic Year

Daily Supply | Short-Term | Long-Term | Full-Time & Part-Time

Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Sunday Times Top 100 Employers, and we're committed to ensuring our candidates come first.

Are you looking for greater flexibility without stepping away from education?

Whether you're an experienced Primary Teacher, an Early Career Teacher (ECT), a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking to take on additional classroom responsibilities, or an experienced Cover Supervisor seeking flexible work across local schools, Tradewind Recruitment can help you find opportunities that fit your availability, commitments and career goals.

We work in partnership with a wide range of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Clacton and the surrounding areas, offering flexible opportunities to suit your skills, experience and availability.

Whether you're available one day a week or five, looking for day-to-day supply, longer-term placements or the opportunity to secure a permanent role, we'll work with you to find the right schools and assignments.

What You'll Be Doing

Depending on your experience and the role, you may:

  • Deliver engaging lessons and maintain high-quality learning.
  • Provide classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher.
  • Lead learning using pre-planned lessons or your own professional expertise where appropriate.
  • Support pupils' learning and progress across a range of year groups.
  • Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.
  • Adapt your approach to meet the needs of all learners.
  • Work collaboratively with school staff to ensure pupils continue to thrive.
  • Provide clear feedback to support continuity of learning.

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from:

  • Qualified Primary Teachers (QTS)
  • Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs)
  • Experienced Cover Supervisors
  • Unqualified Teachers with relevant classroom experience
  • Educators looking for flexible, rewarding work in local primary schools

We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate strong classroom practice, professionalism, adaptability and a commitment to supporting positive outcomes for pupils.

What Tradewind Recruitment Can Offer You

  • Flexible work to fit around your availability and commitments.
  • Opportunities for daily supply, short-term and long-term assignments.
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities.
  • Access to a wide network of local primary schools.
  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Weekly pay.
  • A dedicated consultant who understands the local education market.
  • Regular opportunities matched to your availability and preferences.
  • Access to free CPD and professional development training.
  • Support throughout every assignment.
  • The opportunity to experience different schools before committing to a permanent role.
  • Potential opportunities to secure permanent positions with partner schools.

Why Tradewind?

At Tradewind Recruitment, our candidates come first.

We're proud to be a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer, and we believe that working with an agency should be about more than simply finding your next assignment.

You'll have a dedicated consultant who will get to know you, understand what you're looking for and keep you informed about opportunities that genuinely suit your experience and availability.

Whether you want to work one or two days a week, build up to full-time work, gain valuable primary experience or find a long-term position, we'll be there to support you.

If you're a Primary Teacher, HLTA or Cover Supervisor looking for flexible work in Clacton and the surrounding areas, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and speak to the Tradewind Recruitment team about the opportunities available for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Safeguarding Statement

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks, references and any other safeguarding and compliance requirements in accordance with statutory guidance.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Tradewind Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.