Primary Supply Teacher

Smart Teachers is seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Primary Supply Teachers to work across a variety of welcoming and inclusive primary schools in Hackney from September 2026

About the role

• Deliver engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 following school planning where provided.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Adapt quickly to different school settings and establish positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Effectively manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide feedback to schools on pupil progress and lesson outcomes where required.

About the school

We work with a wide network of schools, offering roles across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Primary Supply Teacher you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Recent experience teaching within a UK primary school
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].