Primary Supply Teacher | Flexible Working | Colchester | Daily & Short-Term Opportunities

Teach the days you want. Love the work you do.

Looking for a teaching role that works around your life, not the other way around?

Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for more flexibility, an ECT keen to build confidence in different classrooms, or returning to teaching after a career break, supply teaching could be exactly what you're looking for.

Protocol Education is working with a fantastic network of primary schools across Colchester, and we're looking for enthusiastic Primary Supply Teachers to join our team.

You tell us when you're available. We'll do the rest.

Why choose supply?

Want to work one day a week? Brilliant.

Prefer a full timetable without the planning and meetings? We've got that too.

Looking to explore different schools before committing to something long term? Supply is the perfect way to find your ideal fit.

Whatever flexibility means to you, we'll help make it happen.

Your role

You'll step into welcoming primary schools across Colchester, delivering engaging lessons, maintaining positive classroom environments and ensuring pupils continue to learn while their regular teacher is away.

No two days are the same, but every day gives you the opportunity to inspire young learners and make a real difference.

We're looking for teachers who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience teaching within UK primary schools
• Can quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Are adaptable, confident and enjoy variety
• Want the freedom to choose when and where they work

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Flexible work that fits around your lifestyle
• Choose the days that suit you, from one day a week to full-time
• Opportunities for daily supply, short-term and long-term placements
• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• A dedicated local consultant who takes the time to understand what you're looking for
• Opportunities across a wide range of welcoming primary schools in Colchester and the surrounding areas
• Referral rewards when you recommend friends and colleagues

Interested in expanding your skills?

Ask us about our FREE Thrive training, helping you build confidence in supporting children's emotional wellbeing and making your CV even more attractive to schools.

Ready to enjoy teaching on your terms?

Supply teaching puts you back in control. More flexibility. More variety. More time for the things that matter outside the classroom, without giving up the part you love most.

Whether you're looking for a day here and there or a regular teaching schedule that works for you, we'd love to help.

Apply today and discover how flexible teaching can fit around your life, not the other way around.

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 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.

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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