Primary Supply Teacher

Area: Yeovil & surrounding areas
Work Type: Flexible, day-to-day supply
Open to: Early Career Teachers and Experienced Qualified Teachers
Daily Pay: £125– £262 (rate dependent on experience & teacher requirements)

From May 2026, Teaching Personnel will be supporting local primary schools in Yeovil with their day-to-day staffing needs and are looking to recruit committed and enthusiastic teachers who enjoy flexible working. These opportunities are ideal for those seeking variety, autonomy over their schedule, and exposure to different school environments.

The Opportunity:

As a supply teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Covering classes using existing lesson plans across a range of primary year groups
• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring continuity of learning
• Providing short-term cover for staff absences, CPD days and unforeseen needs
• Adapting quickly to new school settings and routines
• Meeting safeguarding expectations and following individual school policies

This role suits confident teachers who thrive in varied settings and enjoy the challenge of stepping into different classrooms.

Who We’re Looking For:

You will be well-suited to this role if you:

• Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – ECTs are welcome
• Are confident managing behaviour and maintaining engagement
• Are professional, flexible, and quick to adapt
• Are happy to travel across Yeovil and the wider area
• Hold (or are willing to obtain) an enhanced child only DBS registered on the update service
• Bring a positive, proactive attitude to your teaching practice

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Work that fits around your availability and commitments
• Competitive rates of pay, processed weekly via PAYE
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities to work in a wide range of year groups | schools and settings
• Free access to CPD, including safeguarding, SEN, behaviour management and curriculum training
• Online learning platform to support continuous development

Apply Now:

If you are planning ahead and would like flexible teaching work from May 2026 onwards, we’d be keen to hear from you.

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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