Job Description

Supply Teacher for Primary Schools across the borough of Lambeth

  • Location: Lambeth, SW2 - SW16, SE5 - SE27
  • Start date: Flexible from January 2026
  • Travel: Public transport or drivingis welcome - must be open to travelling across the borough of Lambeth
  • Start time: 8:20am arrival *latest*

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

Tradewind Recruitment are the leading, specialist education agency in London and we are experiencing increasing demand of flexible supply work to offer to Primary Teachers as we enter the Spring Term. We have flexible and local cover work in Primary Schools across Lambeth at Primary Schools available for Qualified Teachers looking to continue teaching on a flexible basis that offers a better work-life balance.

We are looking for experienced and passionate Primary Trained Teachers with PGCE/QTS qualifications and are happy to provide support and guidance to children's learning and development across EYFS to KS2.

Whether you're an ECT keen to gain experience across different schools or an experienced teacher looking for flexibility, we can offer you consistent and flexible opportunities that work around your availability.

Why choose Tradewind?

  • We are the leading education recruitment agency to Primary, SEN and Secondary schools across London
  • We are one of the UK's market-leading education staffing provider, working with the best primary schools in Lambeth - 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 work closely with your specialist consultant for Lambeth with 6+ years experience to provide direct support.
  • 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 across Lambeth for an 8:15-8:30am arrival
  • Contribute to the values and ethos of the school

We look forward to working with you! Please apply with your updated CV.