Primary Teacher

Plymouth, Tavistock & surrounding areas

Competitive daily rates | PAYE

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking for flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience?

At Teaching Personnel, we are currently recruiting Primary Supply Teachers to support a range of welcoming and supportive schools across Plymouth, Tavistock, Launceston and surrounding areas ahead of the new academic year in September
.

Finishing your PGCE this summer but haven’t secured a role for September yet?

Supply teaching is a fantastic way to:

• Gain experience across different schools and year groups
• Build confidence as you begin your teaching career
• Get your foot in the door with local schools
• Flexible working while you find the right long-term opportunity

Many of our supply staff go on to secure long‑term or permanent roles through us.

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• Maintain a positive and engaging learning environment
• Adapt quickly to different classroom settings
• Support pupils’ learning and development

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or currently completing a PGCE
• Strong classroom management skills
• A positive, adaptable and proactive approach
• Passion for supporting children’s learning

• Flexible work to suit your availability (full‑time or part‑time)
• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
• Dedicated support from a local consultant
• Access to a wide network of schools across the South West
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent placements

Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for flexibility or a PGCE student ready to take your first step
, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us directly to find out more about opportunities in your area.

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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