Supply Teacher / Cover Teacher

Supply Teacher / Cover Teacher – Flexible | Primary | Polegate
Location: Polegate area
Start Date: ASAP or January Start
Contract: Flexible, Ongoing
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Are you a reliable and adaptable Primary Teacher looking for flexible work? Schools in Polegate are seeking Supply / Cover Teachers who are available for short-notice, same-morning cover as well as pre-booked days. This role is perfect for teachers who enjoy variety and want the freedom to choose when they work.

About the schools

✨ Welcoming, inclusive, and community-focused environments
✨ Supportive leadership teams with strong pastoral values
✨ Well-resourced classrooms across a range of primary settings
✨ Opportunities to teach across EYFS, KS1, and KS2

You’ll be providing high-quality teaching to ensure consistency and a positive learning experience in the absence of the class teacher.

What the role involves

• Delivering pre-planned lessons or adapting to needs on the day

• Providing confident classroom management across different year groups

• Ensuring pupils remain engaged, supported, and on task

• Building rapport quickly with pupils and staff

• Maintaining a calm, positive, and organised classroom environment

What the schools can offer you

• Friendly and supportive staff teams

• A variety of school settings to expand your teaching experience

• A positive, child-centred ethos across different environments

• Well-resourced and modern classrooms

Benefits of working through Teaching Personnel

Working with Teaching Personnel gives you access to:
✔ A dedicated consultant who will contact you for morning cover opportunities
✔ Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
✔ Free and discounted CPD including behaviour management, safeguarding, phonics and more
✔ Flexibility to choose the days you work
✔ TP Rewards: discounts on hundreds of retailers and wellbeing services
✔ Opportunities for long-term or permanent placements

Who we’re looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Confident teaching across primary year groups

• A proactive, adaptable attitude—especially for last-minute cover

• Strong behaviour management and organisational skills

• Enthusiasm for supporting children's learning

If you’re looking for a flexible teaching role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.