Supply Primary Teacher

Thinking about September? Fancy something flexible that keeps you in teaching but allows you the freedom to enjoy life, reduce your hours or seek a better balance? Why not try supply teaching?

Location: Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre.

Start Date: September 2025.

Contract Type: Various short-term such as daily cover and short term booking blocks, or long-term (all are term time) assignments available.

Daily Rate:£130 -£260 per day - dependent on experience and qualifications

Tradewind Education are seeking enthusiastic and reliable Primary Supply Teachers to join our pool of talented educators for the new academic year: September 2025. We work with a range of vibrant and inclusive primary schools across Blackpool, Flyde & Wyre who require flexible cover for planned and unplanned absences. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in different school settings, build your professional network, and make a real difference to the learning of young children.

About the Role:

As a Primary Supply Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective lessons to pupils across the primary age range (typically Reception to Year 6). Assignments can vary in length, from single days to longer-term placements, offering you flexibility to suit your availability and preferences. You will be expected to adapt quickly to the school's policies and procedures and ensure a positive and supportive learning environment for the children. For daily cover the work will be planned and provided to you to deliver, longer term contracts will require you to plan and deliver. Pay for the role will vary based on role requirements and your experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons effectively, ensuring continuity of learning.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of pupils in different classes.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, following the school's behaviour policy.
• Provide a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with school staff regarding pupil progress and any relevant information.
• Be flexible and adaptable to different school environments and routines.
• Maintain a professional manner and uphold the school's ethos.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils in accordance with school policies and procedures.

We are looking for teachers who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have a good understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Are adaptable, flexible, and able to work in different school environments.
• Are confident in managing classroom behaviour.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Are passionate about working with children and supporting their learning.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience teaching across different key stages (EYFS, KS1, KS2).
• Experience working with children with diverse learning needs.
• A flexible approach to travel within the local area.

Why join Tradewind?

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.

• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College.

• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you.

• Agency worker regulation protected!

• Your well being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer