Supply teaching

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

27/03/2026

Hays Education are currently seeking supply teachers to work in Primary schools across the Chester and Cheshire West area.

Your new company Hays Education are the leading recruiter nationally for the Education sector have an increased demand for primary supply teachers and are keen to get more teachers registered and ready to work.

This would be a great opportunity for ECT's/NQT's to gain vital experience across a variety of schools.

Your new role Joining Hays Education as a primary supply teacher, you will teach in primary schools across the above areas and this could be across both EYFS, KS1 and KS
2. If you do have a preference on key stage, we can endeavour to ensure you are only placed in the year groups desired, however it is beneficial if you are flexible on this.

Supply roles can be for as little as a day of cover, as well as providing long-term cover where you could be asked to cover for a full academic year.

As a Newly Qualified Teacher, it is also possible to complete your NQT year whilst on a long-term placement in a school.

When working on supply in short-term roles, you won't be required to complete planning and preparation, therefore provides you with an attractive work-life balance.

However, when doing a long-term role you will undertake the responsibilities of a full-time class teacher.

What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess Qualified Teacher Status and have a flexible and adaptable approach as will likely be placed in different primary schools.

You must be available to start as soon as possible and will be available for a minimum of 1 day a week.

Experience across various key stages would also be beneficial.

What you'll get in return Flexible working options available.

You will continuously be supported by a dedicated Hays Consultant who will handle any queries and will also join our Hays Refer a Friend Scheme where you could be entitled to receiving £250 in high street vouchers.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.