Daily Supply Teacher

Daily Supply Teacher (Primary)

Barking & Dagenham, London
£145–£170 per day | Part-Time | Temporary | Term Time Only
Start Date: 20/04/2026
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Salary is dependent on experience, qualifications, and school expectations. Pay is aligned with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

Looking for flexible teaching work that fits around your life? Teach Now is recruiting Daily Supply Teachers to support a range of friendly, well-led primary schools across Barking & Dagenham. If you’re a qualified primary teacher who enjoys variety, wants to stay local, and prefers teaching without the extra workload of planning and marking, this is a role worth considering.

This is a great option for experienced teachers, returners to the classroom, and ECTs who want to build confidence across different schools before taking on a permanent role.

The Role

You’ll provide classroom cover across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 on a day-to-day, short-term, and long-term basis. Schools need reliable teachers who can step in, deliver engaging lessons, and keep learning on track from the moment the register is taken.

You’ll be supported by a dedicated consultant who knows the local area and can match you with schools that suit your strengths, preferred key stages, and availability.

Why Teachers Choose Teach Now for Supply

• Choose your own working days – full flexibility to suit your schedule
• Work close to home in Barking & Dagenham and nearby boroughs
• No planning or marking on most daily supply assignments
• Build relationships with schools you like and return regularly
• A mix of bookings – from one-off days to longer placements
• Fast, friendly support from a team that understands primary education
To be considered as a Supply Teacher, you must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience teaching in UK primary schools
• Confidence teaching across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Strong behaviour management and classroom presence
• The ability to quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Availability during school hours (8:30am–3:30pm)

This opportunity is ideal if you are:

• An ECT looking to gain broad classroom experience
• A qualified teacher seeking better work-life balance
• Returning to teaching and wanting a flexible route back in
• Interested in trying different schools before choosing a permanent role

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance