primary cover teacher

Primary Cover Teacher – Wakefield

Location: Wakefield and surrounding areas
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Flexible Supply / Day-to-Day / Short-Term / Long-Term / Permanent Opportunities
Key Stage: EYFS / KS1 / KS2
Pay: £140–£225 per day, dependent on experience and assignment

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for a new opportunity across Wakefield this September?

We are recruiting Primary Cover Teachers to work with our network of primary schools across Wakefield and the surrounding areas.

From flexible day-to-day supply to long-term teaching positions and permanent opportunities, we can work with you to find assignments that suit your experience, availability and career goals.

Supply teaching can also be a great way to experience different schools and year groups before deciding where you'd like to settle longer term.

The Role

As a Primary Cover Teacher, you may:

• Deliver lessons across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2 depending on your experience
• Follow existing lesson plans during short-term cover
• Plan and deliver lessons during longer-term assignments where required
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Support pupils' learning and development throughout the school day
• Adapt to different school environments and routines
• Build positive relationships with pupils, teachers and school leaders

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from teachers who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate UK-recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience within primary education
• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Are confident, enthusiastic and professional
• Can adapt quickly when joining a new class or school
• Have a genuine commitment to helping pupils achieve their potential

ECTs are welcome to apply alongside experienced Primary Teachers.

An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is desirable. If you don't currently have a suitable DBS, we can help you through the application process.

Why Join Our Wakefield Primary Team?

You'll have access to:

• £140–£225 per day, dependent on experience and assignment
• Flexible teaching opportunities around your availability
• Day-to-day and short-term supply
• Long-term teaching assignments
• Permanent opportunities
• A range of primary schools across Wakefield and surrounding areas
• The chance to gain experience across different schools and year groups
• Regular opportunities throughout the academic year
• Support finding assignments suited to your experience and preferences

If you're a qualified Primary Teacher looking for flexible, long-term or permanent opportunities across Wakefield from September, we'd love to speak with you.

Apply now to discuss your availability and the type of schools and assignments you're looking for. Please contact [email protected]

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.