Primary School Supply Teacher
Job description
Primary school Supply Teacher
Locations: St Austell | Truro | Newquay
Full-time | Part-time | Flexible daily supply
Competitive daily rates | Weekly pay
Are you a passionate and adaptable Primary Teacher looking for flexible teaching opportunities? Teaching Personnel is looking for reliable and enthusiastic supply teachers to work in friendly and supportive primary schools across Cornwall. Whether you’re looking for full time flexibility or occasional cover work, we have a variety of roles to suit your lifestyle.
As a Primary Supply Teacher, you will:
- Deliver engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2
- Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Follow existing lesson plans and ensure continuity in learning
- Adapt to different school settings and age groups.
- Work closely with support staff to meet the needs of all pupils.
What we’re ideally looking for:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the Uk
- Experience across primary key stages (EYFS, KS1 or KS2)
- Confidence in classroom management and flexible teaching
- Reliable, punctual, and a positive team player
- Enhanced child DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
Why choose Teaching Personnel:
✅ Competitive daily pay – paid weekly
✅ Total flexibility – choose the days you work
✅ Access to a wide network of welcoming local schools
✅ Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
✅ Personalised support from a dedicated local consultant
Love teaching but want more control? Join us today and start working on your terms.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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