Job description
Help Kids Learn: Be a Substitute Teacher!
Job Title: Substitute Teacher
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Salary: £94 - £140 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate / September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time (Part-Time can be arranged for the right candidate)
GSL Education are looking for an adaptable and passionate Substitute Teacher to support a vibrant primary school in Christchurch. This role offers flexibility, variety, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across different year groups and subjects.
As a Substitute Teacher, you will step into classrooms with confidence, delivering pre-planned lessons, managing behaviour effectively, and ensuring students remain engaged and on track with their learning.
Responsibilities of the role:
- Support students in their academic development, helping them engage with lessons and progress in their studies.
- Adapt quickly to different classroom settings, maintaining a high standard of teaching throughout.
- Provide feedback to school staff regarding student progress, participation, and classroom behaviour.
- Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects and year groups in primary school settings.
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring a positive and focused learning environment.
Requirements for the Role:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification is preferred.
- Prior teaching or classroom management experience is advantageous.
- Strong communication, organisational, and behaviour management skills.
- A flexible and proactive approach to working in diverse school environments.
- SEN experience is a bonus.
- Experienced teachers looking for flexible work are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Provide an up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years with explanations for any gaps.
- An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.
Why Choose GSL Education?
- Opportunities to work in a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools.
- Support and guidance from your dedicated GSL Education consultant.
- Valuable experience across different age groups and teaching scenarios.
Your role is waiting!
If you’re an enthusiastic Substitute Teacher ready to make a difference in primary education, we would love to hear from you!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Substitute Teacher role in Christchurch, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.