Experienced Unqualified Teacher / Cover Supervisor – Primary – Chelmsford – £140–£170/Day Location: Chelmsford, Essex Start Date: Immediate Salary: £140 – £170 per day (PAYE – No umbrella deductions) Are you an experienced classroom leader without QTS? Ready to step up and own the room? If you’ve been leading lessons, managing behaviour, and supporting pupils without the official "teacher" title — this role is for you. We’re partnering with a fantastic group of Chelmsford primary schools looking for confident, experienced Unqualified Teachers / Cover Supervisors who are already proving they can run a class like a pro. Why This Role Is Made for You You’ll be trusted to deliver pre-set lessons and maintain standards. Your experience counts – no hand-holding, just respect and responsibility. No marking, no planning, but high-impact, front-of-class delivery. Excellent daily pay, weekly via PAYE – no umbrella deductions eating into your earnings. Opportunities to grow – whether you want long-term roles, training, or a route into QTS. Who This Role Suits Primary Cover Supervisors or HLTA-level staff Unqualified Teachers with classroom experience Teaching Assistants with proven leadership capability Ex-TEFL/FE tutors with strong behaviour management ✅ What You’ll Need At least 6 months’ experience leading or supporting in a UK classroom Confident behaviour management and communication skills Adaptability across EYFS, KS1, or KS2 Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply) What You’ll Get £140–£170/day PAYE (no umbrella fees) Flexible booking options – full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc Career development support and progression advice Access to CPD & training via the My-Progression platform Supportive consultants who understand classroom realities £100 referral bonus for every educator you recommend (T&Cs apply) Sound like you? Click ‘APPLY NOW’ or email to speak with our team today. Your classroom experience deserves recognition – and better pay. Let’s make that happen. 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