Location: Leeds and surrounding areas
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Flexible Supply / Day-to-Day / Short-Term Cover / potential long term
Key Stage: KS1
Pay: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience
Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for flexible teaching work across Leeds this September?
We are recruiting KS1 Cover Teachers to join our growing supply team, supporting a large network of primary schools across Leeds and the surrounding areas.
Rather than being tied to one school, you'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of welcoming primary settings, covering planned and unplanned staff absences in Year 1 and Year 2.
Whether you're looking for regular work throughout the week, a couple of days to fit around other commitments, or the flexibility of day-to-day supply, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a KS1 Cover Teacher, you will:
Deliver engaging lessons to Year 1 and Year 2 pupils
Follow lesson plans and resources provided by the school
Create a positive, supportive and well-managed classroom environment
Adapt confidently to different schools, classes and routines
Support pupils' learning and development throughout the school day
Provide continuity and consistency while the class teacher is absent
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with teachers who:
Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate UK-recognised teaching qualification
Have experience teaching within KS1
Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Are enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable
Can quickly build positive relationships with pupils and school staff
Are passionate about providing a high standard of education, even when stepping into a class at short notice
ECTs and experienced teachers are both encouraged to apply.
Why Join Our Leeds Cover Team?
With a large pool of primary schools requiring cover from September, we can offer opportunities to suit a range of availability and preferences.
You'll benefit from:
Flexible work to fit around your availability
Opportunities across a wide range of Leeds primary schools
Day-to-day, short-term and potentially longer-term assignments
The chance to experience different schools before committing to a permanent role
Regular opportunities throughout the academic year
Support in finding placements that suit your experience and preferences
If you're a KS1 Teacher looking for flexible supply work in Leeds from September, apply today to join our cover teacher pool.
Apply now, to discuss this further please contact .
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
Salary description
£140.00 - £220.00 per day