Are you a qualified KS2 Teacher looking for flexibility, variety, and the freedom to work around your lifestyle? Whether you’re seeking a better work-life balance, returning to teaching, or simply enjoy working across different school environments — supply teaching could be the perfect fit.
We’re currently recruiting Supply KS2 Teachers to work across a range of friendly primary schools in South Birmingham, offering short-term, long-term, and day-to-day cover.
Why Choose Supply Teaching?
✨ Total flexibility – choose when and where you work
Local schools – work within South Birmingham, reducing travel time
Variety & experience – gain exposure to different schools, teams, and teaching styles
⚖️ Work-life balance – ideal for teachers juggling commitments or avoiding burnout
Gateway to long-term roles – many supply placements lead to longer-term or permanent opportunities
The Role
Deliver engaging and structured KS2 lessons in line with the national curriculum
Adapt quickly to new classrooms and school environments
Maintain strong behaviour management and classroom routines
Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures
Provide continuity of learning in the absence of the class teacher
What We’re Looking For
✔️ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
✔️ Experience teaching Key Stage 2
✔️ Confident, adaptable, and reliable
✔️ Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
✔️ A positive, professional approach to supply work
Safeguarding & Compliance Requirements
To work on supply, you must:
Hold a valid DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to complete a new Criminal Convictions Check
Provide two references, ideally:
One from your most recent employer
One character reference
Who Is This Role Perfect For?
Teachers seeking flexible working patterns
ECTs looking to build confidence and experience
Teachers returning to the classroom
Experienced teachers wanting variety without long-term planning pressures
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services