Supply Teachers for Primary Schools

Protocol Education Ongar, England Posted Jan 22, 2026

Temporary
Onsite

Job description

We are recruiting aspiring and qualified primary teachers for supply roles starting from Easter and September. This is an ideal opportunity for PGCE students and ECTs to build confidence, experience a variety of schools, and kick-start a successful teaching career.

This is an excellent opportunity for:

  • Qualified Teachers (QTS)
  • Ex-teachers looking for flexible or reduced hours
  • ECTs / PGCE students due to qualify for Easter or September
  • Teachers returning to the classroom or seeking a better work-life balance
  • The Role

  • Day-to-day, short-term and long-term supply opportunities paid to scale or higher daily rates for supply. 
  • EYFS, KS1 and KS2 roles available
  • Deliver pre-planned lessons and maintain a positive learning environment
  • Adaptable roles to suit your availability and preferences
  • What We’re Looking For

  • QTS (or working towards QTS / PGCE completion)
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • Passion for primary education and pupil progress
  • Reliable, professional and adaptable
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
  • Why Join Us?

  • Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
  • Opportunities leading to long-term or permanent roles
  • Competitive daily rates
  • Supportive schools and dedicated consultant support
  • Ideal for gaining experience before securing a permanent post
  • Local work across Harlow, Epping, Loughton, Waltham Abbey and surrounding areas

    If you’re available now, from Easter, or planning ahead for September, we’d love to hear from you

    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 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.

    Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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