Job Description

Supply Teacher - Primary Schools

  • Location: Sutton, South London
  • Start date: ASAP
  • Start time: 8:30am arrival

Are you a Primary Teacher looking for a better work-life balance?

Tradewind Recruitment are expanding their workforce of Supply Teachers across the Borough of Sutton in South London. We support a number of Primary Schools across the area and Tradewind are able to offer you work in local village primaries in Carshalton, Beddington, Cheam, Wallington etc.

We are looking for experienced and passionate Primary Trained Teachers who are able to support our primary schools in these areas, where we are experiencing growing demand of supply/absence cover opportunities.

Whether you're an ECT keen to gain experience across different schools or an experienced teacher looking for flexibility, we can offer you consistent, rewarding work.

Why choose Tradewind?

  • We are one of the UK's market-leading education staffing provider, working with the best primary schools across Surrey - many rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
  • Flexible options to suit your way of life: daily supply, block bookings, or part-time contracts.
  • Frequent roles and opportunities: we can subsidise your income if your current agency isn't offering you enough work.
  • You are paid directly from Tradewind PAYE - no hidden deductions.
  • You'll have direct support of an experienced consultant with 6+ years' experience and understands the profession.
  • Partnered with the National College- providing you access to ongoing free CPD training to keep yourself upskilled.

What to expect as a Supply Teacher?

  • Deliver lessons based on the absent teacher's plans-or create your own if necessary-to ensure continuity of students' learning.
  • Supervise and engage students during lessons, breaks, lunch, detention, and other school routines.
  • Manage classroom behaviour, enforce expectations, and uphold the school's behaviour policies.
  • Take registers, attend assemblies, and undertake other day-to-day duties of the permanent teacher.
  • Ensure a safe, secure learning environment and follow school safety protocols (e.g., fire drills, safeguarding).

The ideal applicant:

  • Qualified Primary trained teachers (QTS) - open to ECTs and experienced teachers
  • Flexible, adaptable and reliable professionals
  • Punctual and Friendly
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • Enthusiasm to make a positive impact in a range of school settings
  • Open to working with either EYFS or Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 on a supply basis
  • Able to travel across varying Primary Schools in Surrey for an 8:15-8:30am arrival
  • Contribute to the values and ethos of the school

We look forward to working with you!