Role: Primary Supply Teacher
Location: Brighton and Hove
Contract: Flexible Supply (Day-to-Day / Short-Term / Long-Term Opportunities)
Start Date: September 2026
Daily Rate: £120 – £135
Supply Desk is working in partnership with a strong network of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Brighton and Hove, who are seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Primary Supply Teachers to cover planned and short-notice absences from September 2026.
This role is ideal for experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to gain valuable classroom experience, build confidence across different settings, and explore schools that could lead to longer-term opportunities.
About the Role
As a Primary Supply Teacher, you will deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2, ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of the class teacher. Supply teaching offers a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to different schools, year groups, and teaching styles, while maintaining a flexible work-life balance.
For many teachers, supply work acts as a gateway to more structured work, allowing you to find the right school fit.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging, pre-prepared lessons in line with the national curriculum
Manage classroom behaviour effectively, following school policies
Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Ensure pupil safety and wellbeing at all times
Provide feedback to school staff on pupil engagement and lesson outcomes
Adapt quickly to different school settings and routines
Candidate Profile
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it (ECTs encouraged to apply)
Strong classroom management skills or a willingness to develop these
Flexible, reliable, and confident teaching across primary age ranges
Positive attitude and passion for primary education
Ability to build rapport quickly with pupils and staff
Open to day-to-day supply and longer-term opportunities
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status
Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Two relevant professional references
Eligibility to work in the UK
Why Register With Us?
Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
Flexible working options including full-time and part-time roles
£100 referral bonus for recommending successful candidates (T&Cs apply)
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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days – you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles