Daily Supply Teacher – Flexible Primary Teaching Across Waltham Forest
Contract Type: Part-Time, Temporary (Ad Hoc Supply)
Start Date: March 2026 (ASAP)
Location: London Borough of Waltham Forest
Salary: £145–£170 per day
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.
Hours of work: Monday to Friday (term time only), hours dependent on placement
Are you a qualified primary teacher looking for flexibility, variety, and the freedom to choose where and when you work? We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Daily Supply Teacher to work across a network of fantastic partner primary schools in Waltham Forest.
This is a truly ad hoc, umbrella-style supply role, perfect for teachers who enjoy stepping into different classrooms, building quick rapport with pupils, and experiencing a range of school settings. Whether your passion lies in EYFS, Key Stage 1, or Key Stage 2, we’ll match you with schools and year groups that suit your experience and preferences.
You’ll have the chance to teach in schools you genuinely enjoy, with the flexibility to accept work that fits around your lifestyle—ideal for teachers seeking work-life balance, returning to teaching, or combining supply with other commitments.
The Role
As a Daily Supply Teacher, you will:
• Deliver pre-planned lessons or confidently adapt learning on the day
• Maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment
• Quickly establish routines and uphold school behaviour policies
• Provide consistent, high-quality teaching in the teacher’s absence
• Represent Teach Now professionally across our partner schools
Requirements
To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must:
Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Have proven classroom teaching experience within a primary setting
Have the legal right to work in the UK
Live within a reasonable commuting distance of partner schools in Waltham Forest.
Hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one
Be willing to comply with school safeguarding policies and procedures
You will:
Be confident teaching across one or more primary key stages
Be adaptable, reliable, and enthusiastic
Have strong classroom management and communication skills
Enjoy working in varied school environments
Why Choose This Role?
• Daily pay rate of £145–£170.
• Total flexibility – work when and where you want
• Choice of preferred age groups and local schools
• Support from a dedicated, friendly education consultant
• A great way to gain experience or rediscover the joy of teaching
If you’re ready to enjoy teaching on your terms while making a real difference in local schools, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance