Randstad Education
Primary Supply Teacher
Southend-on-Sea | £140 – £160 a day
Looking for a better work-life balance without leaving the classroom? We are looking for adaptable and engaging Primary Supply Teachers to support our partner schools across Southend.
Whether you are looking to reclaim your weekends, or you're an ECT wanting to experience different school settings before committing to a permanent role, supply teaching in Southend offers the perfect mix of variety and flexibility.
Your Role:
- Seamless Coverage: Stepping into diverse classroom environments and delivering pre-planned lessons with confidence and enthusiasm.
- Classroom Management: Maintaining a positive and productive learning atmosphere using effective behavior management strategies.
- Instant Impact: Quickly building rapport with pupils and staff to ensure a successful day of learning.
- Flexibility: Being the "helping hand" schools need, whether it's a last-minute morning call or a pre-booked week of cover.
- Marking & Feedback: Ensuring all work from the day is marked and leaving a handover note for the returning class teacher.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
- A flexible, "can-do" attitude and the ability to think on your feet.
- Recent teaching experience with 2 professional/proven references.
- An enhanced child DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
- Right to work in the UK (Sponsorship is not available for this role).
Why Choose the Essex Supply Team?
- Work When You Want: Use our app to set your availability-work 1 day a week or 5!
- Competitive Pay: Weekly pay via PAYE with excellent daily rates.
- Zero Planning: Enjoy the best part of teaching (the kids!) without the late-night planning and meetings.
- Referral Bonus: Earn £300 in shopping vouchers for every teacher you refer to us.
- Local Support: A dedicated Southend consultant available on the phone from 7:00 AM to support your day.
Take control of your teaching career today.
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