Primary Teacher
Job description
Job Title: Teachers – Primary and Secondary
Location: Dorchester and surrounding areas
Start Date: Immediate (day-to-day and short-term), long-term opportunities available throughout the academic year
Contract Type: Flexible supply and potential long-term placements
Salary: £120–£140 per day (dependent on experience and role)
Overview
Teaching Personnel is seeking committed and adaptable Teachers to support schools across Dorchester. Local primary and secondary settings require reliable practitioners for day-to-day supply cover, with several schools anticipating longer-term vacancies as the year progresses.
Role Responsibilities
• Deliver effective, curriculum-aligned lessons
• Maintain strong classroom management and a positive learning environment
• Adapt teaching to meet diverse learner needs
• Assess pupil progress and support improvement
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies
Requirements
• QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Confident behaviour management and subject knowledge
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Flexibility to work across different schools and year groups
• Professionalism, reliability, and strong communication skills
What We Offer
• £120–£140 daily pay
• Regular supply opportunities across Dorchester
• Access to long-term and potential permanent roles
• A dedicated consultant for ongoing support
• CPD and safeguarding training options
How to Apply
Send your CV and availability. Suitable applicants will be contacted to complete registration and compliance checks.
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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