Job Description:

Supply Teacher - Primary Schools across Merton

Location: Merton, South London
Start Date: ASAP - Summer Term and September 2026
Travel: Public transport or driving - applicants must be able to travel across the borough of Merton
Start Time: 8:15am-8:30am arrival

Looking for more flexibility without compromising on great schools?

Whether you're an experienced Primary Teacher looking for a healthier work-life balance or an Early Career Teacher keen to broaden your experience, supply teaching could be the perfect next step.

Tradewind Recruitment has a high volume of flexible, local supply opportunities available across Merton and the surrounding areas. You'll have the opportunity to work in a variety of welcoming Primary Schools, gain valuable experience, and enjoy the freedom to choose when and where you work.

We are looking for passionate and reliable Primary Teachers to provide high-quality absence cover in one-form entry through to four-form entry schools across the borough.

Whether you're looking for regular work, part-time flexibility or the chance to experience different school settings before committing to a permanent role, we'd love to hear from you.

Why choose Tradewind?

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE - no Umbrella Companies deducting from your earnings.
• Work with one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, partnering with some of the best Primary Schools across Merton, many rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
• Access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited training courses through our partnership with The National College, helping you continue your professional development.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle, including daily supply, block bookings and part-time contracts.
• Consistent work available throughout the academic year - ideal if you're looking to supplement your current workload or secure more regular bookings.
• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant with over 7 years' experience recruiting within Primary Education, providing honest advice and ongoing career support.
• Opportunities to build relationships with local schools, often leading to long-term and permanent positions.

What to expect as a Supply Teacher

• Deliver engaging lessons using the absent teacher's planning.
• Supervise and support pupils throughout the school day, including lessons, breaktimes and lunchtime where required.
• Maintain excellent classroom behaviour in line with each school's behaviour policy.
• Complete day-to-day teaching responsibilities, including registers, assemblies and other routine duties.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment whilst following all safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

Pay

• £155 per day minimum for Early Career Teachers.
• £160-£165 per day for Fully Qualified Teachers.

The top end of the pay scale is generally offered to teachers willing to travel beyond their preferred distance discussed during registration.

The ideal applicant

• Qualified Primary Teacher with QTS (ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply).
• Flexible, adaptable and dependable.
• Friendly, approachable and punctual.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Passionate about making a positive impact across a range of school settings.
• Happy to work across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Able to travel to mainstream Primary Schools across Merton for an 8:15am-8:30am arrival.
• Committed to upholding the values and ethos of every school you work in.

If you're ready to enjoy the variety, flexibility and rewarding nature of supply teaching while being supported by one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit an updated CV to this advert or directly to (url removed)