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Primary Teacher

  1. Primary
  2. Suffolk
Date posted : 16/06/26
  1. Full Time
£130 - 220 per day

Job description

Supply Teachers Wanted – Lowestoft & Surrounding Areas
Flexible work. Reliable pay. Total control of your diary.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Supply Teachers to work across primary schools in Lowestoft and the surrounding areas, covering EYFS through to Year 6.

Whether you're looking for regular, pre-booked work or the freedom to choose when and where you teach, we'll place you in settings that match your experience, confidence, and preferences.


Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

  • Competitive daily rates
  • Consistent opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
  • Choose your preferred year groups – teach where you feel most effective
  • Planned lessons in many placements, ready before you arrive
  • Ongoing support from your own dedicated consultant


Take Control with the MYTP Work App

One of the biggest benefits our teachers love is the MYTP Work App, designed to make supply work simple and stress-free. With just a few taps, you can:

  • Update your availability instantly
  • Receive live notifications for the best roles
  • View your diary at a glance
  • Get directions straight to your school
  • Message your local branch directly
  • Track timesheets from submission to payment
  • View, filter and download payslips anytime
  • Set work preferences and travel limits for better-matched roles

It's flexibility without the uncertainty — helping you fill your diary with pre-booked work that fits your lifestyle.


The Role

As a Supply Teacher, you will:

  • Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across your chosen year groups
  • Create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment
  • Work collaboratively with school staff and Senior Leadership Teams
  • Leave clear and professional handovers at the end of each day
  • Mark work in line with each school's marking policy (shared on arrival)


Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
  • Have experience teaching within UK primary schools
  • Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to reliable transport, as travel between schools across Lowestoft and surrounding areas may be required
  • Be adaptable, professional, and confident working in a variety of school settings


About Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, working in partnership with schools nationwide. We're committed to giving teachers choice, flexibility, and reliable support, whether you want occasional supply work or a full, structured working week.


Important Information

  • Appropriate qualifications and training are required for this role
  • Pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay
  • Temporary and permanent positions are available
  • All candidates must undertake safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS check (full support provided)
  • FREE Child Protection and Prevent Duty training is available to all registered candidates

For full details, please refer to the FAQs and Privacy Policy on the Teaching Personnel website.

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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