Qualified Teacher (QTS) – Chelmsford & Surrounding Areas
Are you a qualified teacher (QTS) looking for a flexible and rewarding teaching opportunity in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas? Whether you’re interested in day-to-day supply, short-term cover, or a long-term placement, we can help find the right school and role for you, from EYFS through to KS2.
We work with a wide range of local schools—primaries, academies, and faith schools—that are looking for experienced, reliable, and enthusiastic teachers. Our goal is to match you with a placement that suits your skills, experience, and preferences, so you can make the greatest impact in the classroom.
Why work with us?
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Tailored placements – we’ll find the right fit for your experience, key stage preference, and availability.
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Flexibility – choose the days, year groups, and schools that work best for you.
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Supportive onboarding – we handle all paperwork, vetting, and references, so you can focus on teaching.
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Reliable bookings – we partner with trusted schools that value consistent, quality teachers.
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Quick response for last-minute cover – we can arrange support on the same day if needed.
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Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles if you’re looking for stability.
What we’re looking for
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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Recent classroom experience in EYFS, KS1, or KS2
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Strong behaviour management and classroom presence
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Reliable, adaptable, and professional across different school settings
If you’re ready for a flexible, rewarding teaching role in Chelmsford, get in touch today, and let us help you find the perfect school placement.
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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