Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher – ECTs Welcome | Full-Time, Short-Term & Ad Hoc Roles Available
Location: Shepton Mallet
Job Type: Full-time, short-term, or ad hoc
Salary: £120 - £140 per day depending on experience

Missed out on a permanent role? Just starting your teaching journey? You can still make a powerful impact in the classroom — and we’re here to help you do it.

Whether you're an ECT (Early Career Teacher) looking to build confidence and experience, or an experienced teacher between roles, supply teaching gives you the chance to make a real difference — with the flexibility to fit around your life.

Join Teaching Personnel and start working in local primary schools across Frome in roles that suit your availability — whether that’s full-time, short-term blocks, or day-to-day cover.

Why Choose Supply Teaching?

• ECTs gain valuable experience across year groups before settling into a permanent role
• Work-life balance – choose when, where, and how often you work
• Build school contacts – open doors to long-term roles or permanent opportunities
• No planning overload – many roles come with pre-set lessons and resources
• Support and CPD – we offer free training and ongoing guidance

What We’re Looking For:

✅ A strong understanding of the UK primary curriculum
✅ QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) – ECTs welcome!
✅ Confident classroom management skills
✅ Passion for inspiring and engaging young learners
✅ Commitment to inclusion, equality, and diversity
✅ Ability to adapt lessons to meet a range of pupil needs
✅ Willingness to work closely with support staff and take on feedback

What You Need to Know:

• All applicants must hold the necessary qualifications and complete safeguarding checks
• Pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay
• This role is temporary, with the potential for permanent placement
• We provide FREE training in child protection, Prevent Duty & Thrive.
• A valid enhanced DBS on the update service is required (we’ll support you with this if needed)
• We are committed to the safeguarding of children and follow DfE guidance

For more information, visit the Teaching Personnel website and check out our FAQs or privacy policy.

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.