Primary School Teacher

Location: Torbay, Devon
Salary: £120 - £150 per day (depending on experience and role)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary and Long-Term Opportunities Available
Start Date: ASAP / January 2027

Primary School Teacher - Torbay

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Torbay who are seeking dedicated Primary Teachers to join their teams.

We are looking for passionate and adaptable teachers who can deliver engaging lessons, create positive learning environments, and support pupils in reaching their full potential. Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for flexibility or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking valuable classroom experience, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
Plan, prepare and assess learning in line with the National Curriculum
Create a positive and supportive classroom environment
Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback where required
Work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and external professionals
Promote safeguarding and the welfare of all pupils

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK
Experience teaching within a primary school setting
Strong classroom management skills
Passion for education and improving pupil outcomes
Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Two professional references covering the last two years

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer

Competitive daily rates of pay
Flexible work to suit your availability
Long-term and permanent opportunities
Access to free CPD and training courses
Personal consultant support throughout your placement
Opportunities to work in a variety of local schools across Torbay and surrounding areas

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel works with hundreds of schools across Devon and Cornwall, helping education professionals find rewarding teaching opportunities. Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply, long-term placements, or your next permanent position, we can help you find the right role.

Apply today to be considered for Primary Teacher opportunities across Torbay and take the next step in your teaching career.

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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