Job description
Prospero Teaching are looking for Primary Supply Teachers to work in local schools in Colchester and the surrounding areas starting from September 2026.
We work with a range of Primary Schools; from small village schools to large three-form entry schools. We cover classes from Reception through to Year 6. We are looking for teachers who have strong behaviour management skills and are passionate about teaching.
The position is open to both newly qualified teachers and experienced teachers. Some contracts may be extended from day-to-day bookings to longer-term cover.
CONTRACT DETAILS
Location – Various across Colchester and surrounding areas
Position – Primary Supply Teacher
Type of work – Supply teaching
Start date -September 2026
Duration / Likely Duration – Day-to-day bookings
Contract type – Temporary
Full time/part-time – Both
Minimum rate of pay – Minimum £125 per day for qualified teachers
Hours – 8:30 am – 4:00pm (full day)
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
1. QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYTS or equivalent
2. Previous experience working in a UK school
3. Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
4. Hold Right to Work in the UK
5. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
6. Provide two professional child-related references
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