Primary Teacher Education & Training

Overview

Prospero Teaching are looking for Primary Supply Teachers to work in local schools in Colchester and the surrounding areas starting from September 2026.

We work with a range of Primary Schools; from small village schools to large three-form entry schools. We cover classes from Reception through to Year 6. We are looking for teachers who have strong behaviour management skills and are passionate about teaching.

The position is open to both newly qualified teachers and experienced teachers. Some contracts may be extended from day‑to‑day bookings to longer‑term cover.

• Location – Various across Colchester and surrounding areas
• Position – Primary Supply Teacher
• Type of work – Supply teaching
• Start date – September 2026
• Duration – Day‑to‑day bookings
• Contract type – Temporary
• Full time/part‑time – Both
• Minimum rate of pay – Minimum £125 per day for qualified teachers
• Hours – 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (full day)

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYTS or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the last year

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child‑related references

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In‑house Training and Development Team