Supply Teachers in Plymouth

Teaching Personnel is supporting a network of friendly, well-resourced Primary schools in Plymouth with reliable, adaptable Supply Teachers to cover planned and unplanned staff absence. This is perfect if you want flexibility, variety, and strong support—without planning or long-term commitments unless you want them.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across EYFS/KS1/KS2 (plans often provided)
• Adapt quickly to different classroom routines and school policies
• Provide effective behaviour management and a safe, inclusive learning environment
• Mark basic work where required and maintain high standards of classroom practice

What we’re looking for

• QTS (or equivalent) with recent UK classroom experience in Primary
• Strong behaviour management and curriculum knowledge
• Positive, proactive approach and excellent communication
• Right to work in the UK and ability to travel to schools in Plymouth

What you’ll get from Teaching Personnel

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE—no hidden fees
• Flexible work that fits around your schedule
• Access to free and subsidised CPD (phonics, behaviour, safeguarding, etc.)
• A dedicated local consultant and exclusive roles with partner schools
• Opportunity to move into long-term or permanent posts

Safeguarding & checks
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo compliance checks, including: enhanced DBS check (on the Update Service preferred), right to work verification, professional references (covering the last 2 years), online checks in line with KCSIE, and proof of QTS/qualifications.

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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