Primary Teacher

Primary Supply Teachers (KS1 & KS2)

Location: Taunton, Somerset and surrounding areas

Pay: £120–£150 per day (depending on experience)

Agency: Teaching Personnel has been selected by a large Multi Academy Trust covering schools across Devon, Torbay and Somerset to provide supply and staffing support. From 1st December 2025, Teaching Personnel will be one of the approved agencies working directly with this Trust for all teaching, support and cover requirements.

About the Role:

• Deliver engaging and high‑quality lessons across Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2).
• Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt to different school settings and support children’s learning effectively – no two schools are the same and neither are the children.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to ensure continuity and consistency for pupils.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Recent teaching experience in a primary school (KS1 and/or KS2).
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.
• Able to provide two strong references from previous educational settings.
• Willing to complete a routine interview and vetting process with a trusted consultant.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive pay and clear pathways to permanent positions.
• Access to free and subsidised professional development courses.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout placement and compliance process.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive school environment with experienced staff.
• Full pension scheme and weekly pay via BACS – no umbrella deductions.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay rates between £120 and £150 (depending on experience).
• Flexible working options – take control of your diary and pick the days you want to teach.
• Access to regular work across a network of supportive schools.

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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’, which may 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.