Daily Supply Teacher

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking for flexibility, variety, and rewarding teaching opportunities?

Academics is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Supply Teachers to work across a range of welcoming primary schools throughout Tower Hamlets. Whether you're looking for daily supply, short-term assignments, or long-term placements, we can match you with schools that suit your experience, location, and availability.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced teachers, ECTs, or teachers returning to the profession who want to enjoy the flexibility of supply teaching while making a real difference in local schools.

What We Offer

* Competitive daily pay rates
* Flexible working to fit around your lifestyle
* Daily, short-term and long-term teaching opportunities
* Placements across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
* Opportunities in a wide network of excellent primary schools
* Local work across Tower Hamlets
* Ongoing support from a dedicated Primary Education Consultant
* Opportunities to secure permanent teaching roles

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Recent experience teaching in UK primary schools
* Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
* A positive, adaptable and proactive approach to teaching
* A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
* An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Why Choose Academics?

At Academics, we understand that every teacher is different. Whether you're looking for the freedom of supply teaching, valuable experience across a variety of schools, or your next long-term opportunity, we're here to support your career every step of the way.

With established partnerships across South West London, we can help you find rewarding roles that suit your skills, preferences, and work-life balance.

Apply today to join our team of dedicated Supply Teachers and discover exciting opportunities across Tower Hamlets primary schools.

Academics is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and all safer recruitment and compliance checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

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