Primary Teacher

Job Title: Primary School Teacher
Location: Manchester and surrounding areas
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £140 – £190 per day (depending on experience)

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking for flexibility and variety in your work?
Do you love inspiring young learners but want more control over your schedule?
Would you like to gain experience in a range of welcoming Manchester schools while building strong local connections?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of primary schools across Greater Manchester, providing dedicated and enthusiastic teachers to support both short-term and long-term cover needs. From Early Years and Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 2, we’re looking for flexible, confident, and passionate teachers who can adapt quickly to new environments and make a lasting impact in the classroom.

Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable experience across different year groups, we have a range of placements to suit you.

The ideal Primary Teacher will:

• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
• Have experience teaching in a UK primary setting
• Be confident delivering engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1, or KS2
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and positive behaviour strategies
• Bring a flexible, proactive and nurturing approach to each placement

In return, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated consultant available 24/7 to support you
• Access to CPD courses and My-Progression channel
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Market-leading pay rates and weekly PAYE
• Referral Bonus – Earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)

If you’re ready to take control of your teaching career and experience a variety of schools across Manchester, click ‘APPLY NOW’ or contact the Manchester team on 0161 870 3623 / [email protected] to discuss your next opportunity.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



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

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