Supply Teacher

Primary Teacher

Wakefield, Dewsbury, Batley and surrounding areas

Flexible Work | Long-Term Roles | Supportive Schools | Immediate Starts Available

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a wide network of Primary Schools across Wakefield, and we are currently recruiting Primary Teachers to join our growing team.

Whether you’re an experienced educator or an enthusiastic ECT, Teaching Personnel offers flexible opportunities that suit your skills, availability, and career goals.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we aim to make teaching opportunities simple, supportive, and rewarding, ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.

You’ll benefit from:

Local placements in warm, welcoming Primary Schools
Day-to-day supply, short-term and long-term roles
Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your journey
Excellent relationships with schools actively seeking teachers
Free CPD including behaviour management, phonics training, and safeguarding

The Role

As a Primary Teacher, your responsibilities may include:

Delivering engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2
Following school planning and delivering high-quality learning experiences
Creating a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment
Supporting pupils’ academic and personal development
Effective classroom and behaviour management
Working collaboratively with school staff and leadership
Upholding all safeguarding and school policies

Essential Requirements

You must have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience teaching in UK Primary Schools (placements accepted)
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
A positive, adaptable, and professional approach
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
The legal right to work in the UK

Ideal For:

Experienced Primary Teachers
ECTs gaining experience before securing a permanent post
Teachers seeking better work–life balance
Educators returning to the classroom
Individuals looking for flexible or long-term teaching placements

About Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment provider, working in partnership with Primary Schools across the region. We focus on building long-term, supportive relationships with teachers and schools, offering guidance, opportunity, and professional development at every stage of your journey.

Apply now to join Teaching Personnel and start teaching in fantastic Primary Schools across Wakefield and the surrounding areas.

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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