Posted: 18h ago
The role
Urgently required !!! Supply Primary Teachers – Daily & Short-Term Cover
Location: Somerset (Bridgwater, Taunton, Wellington, and surrounding areas)
Job Type: Part-Time / Full-Time / Flexible Contract
Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for a better work-life balance? Do you want the flexibility to choose when and where you work without the burden of endless planning and marking?
Zen Educate is looking for passionate Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1), and Key Stage 2 (KS2) Teachers for daily and short-term supply cover across vibrant primary schools in Bridgwater, Taunton, and Wellington.
Whether you want to work one day a week or five, we connect you directly with local schools that match your preferences.
Why Teach with Zen Educate?
We aren’t a traditional agency. Zen Educate is an ethical, technology-led platform changing the way supply teaching works.
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Better Pay: Because we don't charge schools massive agency fees, we can afford to pay our teachers more.
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Total Control: Use our simple app to set your availability, view bookings, and manage your schedule in real-time.
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Supportive Community: Access to free professional development (CPD) and a dedicated support team to help you navigate your supply journey.
The Role & Responsibilities
As a Supply Primary Teacher, you will step into various classrooms to deliver engaging lessons and keep consistency for pupils.
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Delivering pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2 (depending on your preference and expertise).
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Creating a positive, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
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Managing classroom behavior effectively using the school’s established policies.
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Leaving brief handover notes for the returning class teacher and ensuring the classroom is tidy at the end of the day.
What We Are Looking For
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognized equivalent teaching qualification.
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Experience teaching within the UK primary curriculum (EYFS, KS1, or KS2).
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An adaptable, positive "can-do" attitude with the ability to build quick rapport with staff and pupils.
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A valid, enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one through us).
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Reliable transport or good public transport links to access schools across the Bridgwater, Taunton, and Wellington areas
