Primary Teacher

KS1/KS2 Primary Cover Teacher – Bradford

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

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for flexible or longer-term teaching opportunities across Bradford this September?

We are expanding our pool of Primary Cover Teachers to support a large network of primary schools across Bradford and the surrounding areas.

Our schools require teachers for everything from last-minute sickness cover and planned absences to long-term placements and permanent vacancies.

Whether you're looking for regular work throughout the week, occasional days to fit around your commitments, or you're ready to find your next long-term or permanent school, we want to hear from you.

The Role

Depending on the assignment, you will:

• Teach pupils across KS1 and/or KS2
• Deliver engaging lessons using plans and resources provided
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning
• Create a positive and supportive classroom environment
• Adapt quickly to different schools, classes and routines
• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Provide continuity of learning during teacher absences
• Take responsibility for planning and assessment on longer-term assignments where required

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate UK-recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching within primary education
• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management
• Be confident working across different primary settings
• Be professional, dependable and adaptable
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children's education

Applications are welcomed from both ECTs and experienced Primary Teachers.

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable. If you don't currently have one, we can help you obtain the appropriate DBS as part of the registration process.

Why Join Our Bradford Primary Team?

We can offer:

• £140–£225 per day, dependent on experience and assignment
• Flexible work around your preferred days
• Opportunities across a wide range of Bradford primary schools
• Day-to-day and short-term cover
• Long-term teaching assignments
• Permanent opportunities
• Regular work throughout the academic year
• The opportunity to experience different schools before committing long term
• Support finding schools and assignments suited to you

If you're a Primary Teacher looking for opportunities across Bradford from September, apply today.

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.