Supply Teacher for Primary Schools across South Croydon, Surrey

• Location: South Croydon, Surrey – specifically, Whyteleafe, Caterham, Warlingham and Purely areas

• Start date: ASAP – Summer Term and September 2026
• Travel: Public transport or driving, but must be able to travel across the borough of Sutton
• Start time: 8:15am – 8:30am arrival latest

Are you a Primary Teacher looking for a better work-life balance?

Tradewind Recruitment have flexible and local cover work available for Qualified Teachers looking to be a Supply Teacher across Sutton or surrounding areas.

We are looking for experienced and passionate Primary Trained Teachers across South Croydon who are happy to support one form entry up to four form entry Primary Schools with absence cover.

Supply work can be a great avenue for Early Career Teachers looking to broaden their experience and we welcome applications from ECTs.

If you are looking for flexibility, we can offer you consistent, rewarding work – further details below!

Why choose Tradewind?

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE – No Umbrella Companies deducting from your earnings!

• We are one of the UK's market-leading education staffing provider, working with the best primary schools ac across the area – many rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

• Access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses via our partnership with The National College –

• Flexible options to suit your way of life: daily supply, block bookings, or part-time contracts.
• Frequent roles and opportunities: we can subsidise your income if your current agency isn't offering you enough work.
• You'll have direct support of an experienced consultant with 7+ years' experience and understands the profession.

What to expect as a Supply Teacher?

• Deliver lessons based on the absent teacher's plans
• Supervise and engage students during lessons, breaks, lunch, detention, and other school routines when requested
• Manage classroom behaviour, enforce expectations, and uphold the school's behaviour policies.
• Take registers, attend assemblies, and undertake other day-to-day duties of the permanent teacher.

• Ensure a safe, secure learning environment and follow school safety protocols (e.g., fire drills, safeguarding).

Pay: £155 minimum per day for ECTs and £160 – £165 per day for Fully Qualified Teachers. Top end of sliding scale only offered to candidates travelling further distance than outlined preference upon registration.

The ideal applicant:

• Qualified Primary trained teachers (QTS) – open to ECTs and experienced teachers
• Flexible, adaptable and reliable professionals
• Be punctual and friendly
• Strong classroom management skills
• Enthusiasm to make a positive impact in a range of school settings
• Open to working with either EYFS, Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 on a supply basis

• Able to travel across various different mainstream Primary Schools across South Croydon/Border of Surrey for an 8:15-8:30am arrival

• Contribute to the values and ethos of the school

Please apply with your updated CV and contact information. We look forward to working with you!