Primary Qualified Teacher – Supply (Day-to-Day & Short-Term Blocks)
Location: Colchester & surrounding areas
Are you a qualified primary teacher based locally to Colchester and looking for flexible supply work that fits around your life? Protocol Education is working closely with local primary schools who are seeking reliable, professional teachers for day-to-day supply and short-term block bookings.
This is a great opportunity for teachers who want flexibility without compromising on quality or consistency in the classroom.
The Role:
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Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2
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Maintain a positive, safe, and well-managed classroom environment
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Follow school safeguarding policies and expectations
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Adapt confidently to different primary school settings
Essential Requirements (Compliance Is Key):
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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Two professional references (education-based)
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Right to Work in the UK (must be verified)
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Enhanced DBS (must be seen or on the update service)
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Commitment to safeguarding and professional standards
⚠️ Please note: We cannot offer work until all compliance checks are fully completed.
Why Work with Protocol Education?
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Flexible work to fit around your personal life and commitments
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Access to local primary schools in Colchester
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Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
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A dedicated consultant who knows you and your preferences
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Ongoing CPD and support
If you’re a reliable primary teacher who values flexibility, professionalism, and working with a trusted agency, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today — complete your compliance quickly and start working sooner.
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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