Supply Teacher – Primary Schools in Merton

About the role

Join a high‑volume supply teaching pool for primary schools across Merton. Enjoy flexible, local assignments that let you choose when and where you work while gaining experience in a variety of welcoming school environments.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons using the absent teacher’s planning.
• Supervise and support pupils throughout the school day, including lessons, break times and lunchtime.
• Maintain excellent classroom behaviour in line with each school’s policy.
• Complete routine teaching duties such as registers, assemblies and other daily tasks.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment while following safeguarding and health‑and‑safety procedures.

Required profile

• Qualified Primary Teacher with QTS (ECTs are encouraged to apply).
• Flexible, adaptable and dependable with strong classroom‑management skills.
• Friendly, approachable, punctual and passionate about making a positive impact.
• Willing to work across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Able to travel to mainstream primary schools across Merton for an 8:15 am (latest 8:30 am) start.

What we offer

• Competitive daily rates (£155‑£165) paid weekly via PAYE – no umbrella deductions.
• Access to over 2,500 CPD‑accredited training courses through The National College.
• Flexible opportunities including daily supply, block bookings and part‑time contracts.
• Consistent work throughout the academic year, ideal for supplementing existing workload.
• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant with over 7 years of primary‑school recruitment expertise.