Supply Teacher; Temporary

Position: Supply Teacher (Temporary)
Primary Supply Teacher – Southampton

Start Date:

February 2026

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic, reliable, and adaptable Primary Supply Teachers to provide supply teaching support across several welcoming and well-regarded primary schools in Southampton and the surrounding areas. This supply teacher role offers excellent flexibility and is ideal for qualified teachers seeking day-to-day supply, short-term supply, or long-term supply teaching opportunities across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Whether you are an experienced supply teacher, an ECT looking to gain classroom experience through supply work, or a teacher returning to the profession, this primary supply teaching position provides variety, flexibility, and a healthy work-life balance.

The Ideal Supply Teacher Will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Have recent experience as a Primary Teacher or Supply Teacher in KS1 and/or KS2
Be confident, adaptable, and resilient when undertaking supply teaching in different school environments
Demonstrate strong classroom management skills essential for supply teacher roles
Feel comfortable delivering engaging lessons as a supply teacher across the primary curriculum
Be professional, reliable, and passionate about providing high-quality supply teaching
The Supply Teacher Role Will Involve:

Delivering high-quality supply teaching for day-to-day supply, short-term supply, and long-term supply assignments
Teaching pre-planned lessons and adapting as required during supply teacher placements
Creating a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment as a primary supply teacher
Supporting pupils’ learning, progress, confidence, and wellbeing during supply cover
Working closely with school staff while following safeguarding procedures and school policies

What We Offer Our Supply Teachers:

Competitive daily rates of pay for all supply teacher roles
Flexible supply teaching opportunities to suit part-time or full-time availability
Access to a wide range of primary supply teaching placements across Southampton
Ongoing support from a friendly and experienced education recruitment team
A dedicated supply teacher consultant committed to finding the right supply roles for you
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If you are a motivated Primary Supply Teacher seeking flexible supply teaching work in Southampton, West End or Hedge End, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with your availability. Successful applicants will be contacted by our Primary Specialist Consultant to discuss suitable supply teaching opportunities.

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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