Job description

Job Title: Supply Teacher
Location: South Ockendon
Salary Range: £125-£220 per day
(Depending on Experience)
Start Time: September 2025
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are you a passionate and qualified Primary Teacher looking to inspire young minds—minus the burden of daily planning?

If so, GSL Education are on the lookout for a dynamic and dependable Supply Teacher to join vibrant and nurturing primary schools in South Ockendon, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities of the Supply Teacher:

  • Facilitate engaging, pre-prepared lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2 when the regular teacher is unavailable.
  • Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that encourages pupil participation and curiosity.
  • Establish positive relationships with students and staff swiftly and professionally.
  • Maintain a calm and orderly classroom by upholding the school’s behaviour expectations.
  • Share observations and brief feedback with teaching staff to support ongoing pupil development.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
  • Experience teaching in a primary school setting (EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2).
  • Flexibility to work across different schools and year groups.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new environments and classroom expectations.
  • Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
  • Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

Why Choose GSL Education?

  • Competitive hourly pay rates, reflective of your experience.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous support from our team.
  • Constant support from a dedicated consultant.
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate Supply Teacher’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in South Ockendon!

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 Supply Teacher’ in a secondary schoolrole, 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.