Primary Teacher

Qualified Teachers Required Leicester & Leicestershire Are you a qualified teacher looking for your next opportunity in education? We are currently recruiting passionate and dedicated Qualified Teachers to work across a…

Pay rate £130 – £170/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 1 October 2026

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Qualified Teachers Required

Leicester & Leicestershire

Are you a qualified teacher looking for your next opportunity in education?

We are currently recruiting passionate and dedicated Qualified Teachers to work across a range of primary and secondary schools throughout Leicester and Leicestershire. We have a variety of opportunities available, including flexible day-to-day supply, fixed-term contracts, and long-term positions.

Whether you're an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable classroom experience, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons, fostering positive learning environments, and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

Opportunities are available across a variety of year groups and subject specialisms, depending on your experience and preferences.

Responsibilities Include:

Planning and delivering high-quality lessons
Creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment
Assessing and monitoring pupil progress
Managing classroom behaviour effectively
Supporting pupils' academic and personal development
Working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents
Upholding school policies and safeguarding procedures

Requirements

To be considered for these opportunities, you must:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK
Have experience teaching within UK schools
Demonstrate strong classroom management skills
Be passionate about delivering high-quality education
Have excellent communication and organisational skills
Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check

ECTs Welcome

We are keen to hear from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are looking to build their experience across a variety of school settings.

Supply and long-term positions can provide an excellent opportunity to develop confidence, gain valuable experience, and find the right school environment to begin your teaching career.

What We Offer

✅ Flexible opportunities to fit around your lifestyle

✅ Fixed-term and long-term positions available

✅ Opportunities across Primary and Secondary schools

✅ Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience

✅ Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant

✅ Opportunities to develop your skills and broaden your experience

Why Join Us?

Whether you're seeking the flexibility of supply teaching, a fixed-term contract, or a long-term role that could lead to a permanent position, we can help you find the right opportunity.

With roles available across Leicester and Leicestershire, you'll have access to a wide range of schools and the chance to make a positive impact on pupils' education.

Apply today by attaching your CV, and take the next step in your teaching career with opportunities that suit your skills, experience, and aspirations.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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