Job Description

Primary Supply Teacher

Kingston upon Thames & Richmond | Competitive Daily PAYE Rate | Flexible Full-Time or Part-Time | Temporary Supply Opportunities | ASAP Start
Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Primary Supply Teachers to work across a variety of mainstream primary schools throughout Kingston upon Thames and Richmond.
Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for greater flexibility or an Early Career Teacher keen to build experience across different school settings, supply teaching offers an excellent opportunity to remain in the classroom while maintaining control over your working schedule.

About the Schools

You'll have the opportunity to work across a range of welcoming primary schools, supporting pupils across different year groups and gaining valuable experience in a variety of educational environments.

Role Summary

As a Primary Supply Teacher, you will provide high-quality teaching cover across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, ensuring consistency of learning during teacher absences. Assignments may range from day-to-day cover to block bookings and longer temporary placements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging lessons across a range of primary year groups
  • Follow existing lesson plans and adapt teaching where required
  • Maintain a focused, positive learning environment through effective behaviour management
  • Adapt quickly to different classrooms and school settings
  • Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • Support pupils with a range of learning needs and abilities
  • Provide appropriate feedback on pupils' learning and progress
  • Work collaboratively with school staff to ensure continuity of learning
  • Follow school safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
  • Previous primary teaching experience, ideally within UK schools
  • Good knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching
  • The ability to work confidently across different primary settings
  • Commitment to safeguarding and supporting children's wellbeing
Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ECTs.

Pay and Progression

This position offers a competitive daily PAYE rate, dependent on experience and individual assignment requirements.
Pay is determined using the national teacher pay scale. Teachers with significant UK primary teaching experience, strong behaviour management skills, experience teaching across multiple key stages and a proven ability to adapt quickly to different school environments are more likely to secure opportunities at the higher end of the available pay range.

Why Apply?

School Benefits

  • Opportunities across a variety of primary schools in Kingston upon Thames and Richmond
  • Exposure to different year groups, leadership teams and teaching environments
  • Potential pathways into longer-term opportunities where available

Role Benefits

  • Flexible working around your availability
  • Day-to-day, short-term and block-booking opportunities
  • Opportunity to broaden your teaching experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

Tradewind Recruitment Benefits

  • Competitive PAYE pay with no umbrella company
  • Dedicated education consultant supporting 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 this role include:
  • Effective Behaviour Management in Primary Schools
  • Adaptive Teaching and Inclusive Classrooms
  • 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
  • Relevant teaching qualifications
If you're a qualified primary teacher looking for flexible supply opportunities across Kingston upon Thames and Richmond, we'd love to hear from you.
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.