Primary Teacher

Teachers Needed – Day-to-Day & Long-Term Roles

Location: Dorchester and surrounding areas
Start Date: Immediate / January 2026
Contract Type: Flexible (Day-to-Day, Short-Term, or Long-Term)
Salary: Competitive, paid to scale where applicable

Are you a passionate and adaptable Teacher looking for flexible work in Dorchester or the nearby area?
We’re working closely with a number of supportive local schools who are seeking supply teachers to cover day-to-day and short-term absences, with fantastic opportunities for long-term placements from January — or possibly before!

Whether you’re a seasoned educator or an ECT looking to build experience across a variety of settings, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• Flexible teaching work to suit your schedule
• Opportunities for long-term placements in the new year
• Roles available across EYFS, KS1, KS2, and Secondary
• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
• Supportive schools and a dedicated consultant to guide you through each placement

About You:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Confident, reliable, and enthusiastic about classroom teaching
• Able to quickly adapt to new school environments
• SEN experience is not essential, but would be beneficial
• Have a DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re looking for flexible supply work or a longer-term teaching role in Dorchester or nearby areas, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the latest opportunities in local schools.

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.
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