PRIMARY COVER TEACHER
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
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| Salary: | £150 to £180 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | LS8 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 7 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Primary Teacher
Location: Leeds – LS8, LS9, LS14 & LS15
Start Date: September
Salary: £150 - £180 per day
Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for flexible teaching work across East Leeds?
Are you a Primary Teacher who enjoys working across different schools, year groups and classroom environments?
Would working as a Primary Teacher on a day-to-day basis give you a better balance around your other commitments?
TeacherActive is working with a number of mainstream primary schools across LS8, LS9, LS14 and LS15. We are looking for an enthusiastic Primary Teacher to provide day-to-day and short-term cover from September.
The successful Primary Teacher will work across local primary schools, providing cover for sickness, training, planned absence and other staffing requirements. As a Primary Teacher, you will be expected to deliver lessons, manage classroom behaviour and provide pupils with consistency throughout the school day.
Whether you are an ECT looking to experience different schools or an experienced teacher looking for more flexibility, we would love to hear from you.
The successful Primary Teacher will have:
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UK QTS
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Previous UK primary teaching experience
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Knowledge of EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2
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Strong behaviour management
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Good safeguarding knowledge
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An enthusiastic and adaptable attitude
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
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A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
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CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
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Market leading rates of pay
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Control over the days you are available
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Long-term and permanent opportunities
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TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend
Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this Primary Teacher position, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch.
EMAIL:
jack.richards@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0113 331 4945
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.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
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.
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