Retired Teachers Wanted – Flexible Supply Work
Bodmin, Wadebridge & Surrounding Areas | Teaching Personnel
Are you a retired teacher who still has a passion for education and wants to stay connected to the classroom—without the pressures of a full-time role?
At Teaching Personnel, we are looking to build a network of experienced, reliable educators to support local primary schools across Bodmin, Wadebridge and North Cornwall with day-to-day, ad hoc supply cover.
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Why return to the classroom with us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy teaching again—on your terms.
✨ Total flexibility – work as little or as often as you like
✨ No planning or marking expectations in most day-to-day roles
✨ Local schools – placements close to home
✨ Keep doing what you love without full-time commitments
✨ A chance to give back and support schools in your community
✨ Weekly PAYE pay with competitive daily rates
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What we’re looking for:
* Qualified teachers (QTS) with previous UK classroom experience
* A confident, adaptable teaching style
* Strong behaviour management skills
* A reliable and professional attitude
* A genuine passion for supporting pupils and schools
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Ideal if you’re looking to:
✔ Stay active and engaged in education after retirement
✔ Pick up work that fits around your lifestyle
✔ Avoid the workload of a permanent teaching role
✔ Use your experience to support a variety of schools
✔ Enjoy the variety that supply teaching offers
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About Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency. We work closely with a wide network of primary schools across Cornwall and value the experience, knowledge, and calm presence that retired teachers bring to the classroom.
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Interested?
If you’re ready to step back into the classroom in a flexible, rewarding way, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a friendly, no-pressure chat about how we can support you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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