Job description
Primary Supply Teacher
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: £130 – £260 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Part-time, Flexible Supply
Are you a qualified Primary Teacher seeking flexible teaching opportunities across Maidstone?
Would you appreciate the freedom to select your working days, whether for occasional supply cover, several days a week, or longer-term placements that suit your availability?
If so, GSL Education Kent would be delighted to hear from you. We are recruiting enthusiastic Primary Supply Teachers to support a range of welcoming primary schools in Maidstone and the surrounding areas. With day-to-day, short-term and longer-term roles available, we can help you secure a position that fits your schedule.
Our partner primary schools include:
- Large primary schools with established teaching teams and strong community ties.
- Inclusive schools dedicated to meeting the individual needs of every pupil.
- Academy schools offering structured professional development opportunities.
- Local community schools providing varied and rewarding teaching experiences.
This role is ideal for a Primary Teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), confident teaching across the primary age range. We particularly welcome applications from teachers who can confidently adapt to different classrooms, quickly acclimatise to new school environments, and uphold high standards of teaching and behaviour.
As a Primary Supply Teacher, you will ensure continuity of learning during a regular teacher’s absence. You may be required to deliver pre-planned lessons, manage behaviour effectively, and foster a positive, engaging learning environment.
Key benefits include flexibility – you choose when you work. Whether you are available for one day a week, several days, or occasional cover, our team will support you in finding suitable opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver pre-planned lessons confidently across various year groups.
- Maintain effective classroom management and promote a positive learning atmosphere.
- Adhere to school policies, including safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Support pupils’ learning and encourage positive engagement throughout the day.
- Provide constructive feedback to the regular class teacher on pupil progress and lesson outcomes.
- Adapt swiftly to different school settings, year groups, and classroom expectations.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
- Recent experience teaching in UK primary schools.
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly and build positive relationships with pupils.
- Valid Right to Work in the UK.
- Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
What We Offer
- Flexible working: Choose the days you wish to work.
- Immediate and future placements: Access to day-to-day and longer-term opportunities.
- Local opportunities: Work across a broad network of primary schools in Maidstone and surrounding Kent areas.
- Professional support: Dedicated consultants to assist with CV preparation, interview coaching, and placements.
- Easy registration: We manage compliance and paperwork for you.
- Career flexibility: Continue supply teaching while exploring longer-term or permanent roles.
- Referral rewards: Receive bonuses for successfully recommending qualified teaching colleagues.
Whether you seek occasional supply work, one or two days per week, several days, or a longer-term placement, GSL Education Kent can help you find an opportunity tailored to your lifestyle and commitments.
Please note this Primary Supply Teacher role requires a thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful candidates will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS via the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
To Apply: If you are a qualified teacher with QTS seeking flexible Primary Supply Teacher roles in Maidstone, please click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your updated CV. A member of our team will contact you to discuss your availability and current opportunities.
For further information about this Primary Supply Teacher role or other flexible teaching opportunities, please contact Andrew at the GSL Education Kent office.