Primary Supply Teacher
Job description
Supply Teachers Wanted – Dorset (Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch)
Teaching Personnel is proud to partner with a range of welcoming Primary and EYFS schools across Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch. We are currently seeking friendly, caring Supply Teachers to support classes on both a short-term and long-term basis, with roles available immediately and from September.
This is a fantastic opportunity if you enjoy working with younger children and are looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle.
What you’ll be doing:
- Delivering pre-planned lessons across EYFS and Primary year groups
- Creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
- Supporting children with their learning, daily routines, and development
- Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils feel settled and supported
- Adapting confidently to different schools and classroom settings
We’d love to hear from:
- Qualified Teachers with QTS (Primary-trained preferred)
- Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to gain valuable classroom experience
- Experienced Primary or EYFS teachers seeking flexible working options
- Individuals with a warm, patient, and positive approach
- Those with an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
Why work with Teaching Personnel?
- Flexible supply opportunities: day-to-day, short-term, and long-term roles
- Immediate and September start dates available
- Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
- FREE CPD and safeguarding training
- A supportive and approachable consultant who understands Primary and EYFS settings
- Opportunities to work in friendly local schools
This role is ideal if you are:
- Looking for flexible or part-time Primary teaching work
- Planning ahead for the new academic year
- Newly qualified or returning to teaching
- Keen to enjoy variety without the pressure of a permanent role
✨ Apply today to secure Primary or EYFS supply work in Dorset, either immediately or for September.
Send your CV to: ellen.wilcox@teachingpersonnel.com
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.
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