Primary Supply Teacher
WF6 – WF11 and surrounding areas
Flexible Work | Local Primary Schools | Immediate & Ongoing Opportunities
Teaching Personnel is proud to be partnered with a wide network of Primary Schools across Pontefract, Normanton, Castleford and Knottingley, and we are currently recruiting dedicated Primary Supply Teachers to join our growing team.
Whether you’re an experienced teacher, an ECT, or simply looking for more control over your work–life balance, Teaching Personnel provides supply opportunities that fit around you.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
At Teaching Personnel, we believe supply teaching should be simple, flexible, and fully supported.
You’ll benefit from:
Local placements in friendly Primary Schools
Flexible work options - day-to-day, short-term & long-term
Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
A supportive, dedicated consultant
Long-standing partnerships with warm, welcoming schools
Access to free CPD and ongoing training
The Role
As a Primary Supply Teacher, you will:
Deliver engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2
Follow school planning and adapt where appropriate
Create a positive, inclusive and safe classroom environment
Manage behaviour confidently and effectively
Support pupils’ academic and personal development
Uphold safeguarding and follow all school policies
Essential Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience teaching within UK Primary Schools
Confident classroom and behaviour management
A positive, adaptable, and professional attitude
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
The legal right to work in the UK
Ideal For:
Teachers seeking greater work–life balance
ECTs looking to build experience across varied settings
Teachers returning to the classroom
Experienced educators wanting flexibility
About Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment provider, built on genuine, long-term relationships with schools and educators. We work closely with our partner schools to ensure the right fit, offering ongoing support every step of the way.
Apply now to join Teaching Personnel and start working with 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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