Job description
Job Title: Primary Supply Teacher
Location: West Thurrock
Salary Range: £125-£220 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: September 2025 (or earlier if available)
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a qualified primary teacher looking for a flexible teaching role without the demands of long-term planning?
GSL Education are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Supply Teachers to work in welcoming and supportive primary schools across West Thurrock. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or newly qualified, this is a great opportunity to teach in varied settings while maintaining a good work-life balance.
About the Role:
As a Primary Supply Teacher, your main responsibility is to step into classrooms and deliver pre-planned lessons, ensuring continuity of learning and creating a calm, positive environment for pupils. You may work in different year groups and schools depending on daily or long-term needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver pre-prepared lessons to classes in EYFS, KS1, or KS2.
- Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies.
- Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Leave detailed handover notes for the class teacher.
- Adapt quickly to new settings and classroom expectations.
- Follow school safeguarding and health & safety guidelines.
Job Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
- Previous experience teaching in UK primary schools.
- Confident in delivering lessons across different year groups.
- Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
- A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- 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).
Benefits of Joining GSL Education:
- Daily rates between £125 and £220, based on experience and assignment.
- Flexible teaching opportunities to suit your schedule.
- Experience working across a range of schools and year groups.
- Support from a dedicated education consultant at GSL.
If you're ready to enjoy variety in your teaching career with support from GSL Education, apply today to become a Primary Supply Teacher in West Thurrock.
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 ‘Primary Supply Teacher’ role, 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.