Primary Supply Teacher

Description:

Primary Supply Teacher – September Start

Location: Lewes
Hours: 08:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Flexible – Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term Roles
Start Date: September 2026

Supply Desk is a well-established education recruitment agency specialising in Primary, SEND, and Secondary education. We partner with a wide range of schools across East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove, providing reliable and high-quality teaching staff.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Primary Teachers for flexible supply opportunities starting in September across schools in Lewes. Applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly welcomed.

About the Role

Are you looking for a flexible teaching opportunity for the new academic year? We are recruiting motivated Primary Supply Teachers to support a variety of welcoming and supportive primary schools in Lewes from September.

This role offers the opportunity to gain experience across different school settings, further develop your teaching practice, and enjoy flexibility in your working schedule. Supply teaching can also lead to longer-term placements and permanent opportunities for the right candidates.

Key Duties

Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
Quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff in new school environments.
Follow school policies and curriculum plans effectively.
Create a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment.
Uphold safeguarding standards and promote pupil wellbeing.

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Experience teaching within UK primary schools.
Strong behaviour management and organisational skills.
A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Professional, flexible, and reliable approach to work.

What We Offer

Competitive daily rates of pay.
Dedicated education consultants who understand your career goals.
Flexible working opportunities across Lewes and surrounding areas.
‘Refer a Friend’ scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.
If you are interested in flexible teaching opportunities for September in Lewes, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to secure work for the new academic year.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training, or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and, where applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this vacancy may close without notice; however, applicants will be considered for similar roles where appropriate