Primary Teacher Opportunities – Flexible Roles Across Chelmsford
Location: Chelmsford
Contract Type: Flexible / Day-to-Day / Short-Term Assignments
Salary: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience
Are you a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher seeking flexible teaching opportunities in Chelmsford?
We are proud to partner with a number of welcoming and supportive primary schools across the Chelmsford area that regularly require enthusiastic and skilled teachers to provide day-to-day and short-term classroom cover across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.
Whether you are an experienced classroom practitioner or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) keen to gain experience in a variety of school settings, we take the time to understand your strengths, preferences, and availability to ensure that each placement suits your teaching style and professional goals.
These opportunities offer an excellent balance of flexibility and professional development, allowing you to enjoy a healthy work–life balance while continuing to make a meaningful contribution to pupils’ learning. You will have the chance to experience a range of school environments, develop your teaching practice, and build strong, lasting relationships with pupils and staff alike.
What We Offer
1. Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle – choose when and where you work
2. Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
3. Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated, experienced education team
4. Opportunities to work within a variety of local primary schools
5. Access to continuous professional development (CPD) and networking opportunities
What We’re Looking For
6. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
7. Experience of teaching within EYFS, Key Stage 1, or Key Stage 2
8. A positive, proactive approach and a genuine passion for teaching and learning
9. Strong classroom management and organisational skills
10. The ability to adapt confidently to different school environments
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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