Location: South Manchester
Position: Primary Supply Teacher
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £130–£170 per day DOE
Primary Supply Opportunities Across South Manchester
Cover People are currently looking for Primary Teachers to support schools across South Manchester with their day-to-day and short-term staffing requirements.
Whether you're looking for regular supply work, occasional teaching days or a short-term placement, we can offer opportunities that fit around your availability. You'll have the chance to work across a variety of primary settings while continuing to provide pupils with high-quality teaching and a positive classroom experience.
We are particularly interested in hearing from teachers who are confident stepping into different year groups and can quickly establish a positive learning environment.
Your Role
Depending on the school and assignment, you may be required to:
Deliver lessons across the primary age range
Follow existing lesson plans and school schemes of work
Maintain a calm and engaging classroom
Manage behaviour positively and consistently
Adapt teaching to different pupils and year groups
Support pupils' academic progress and wider development
Work effectively with teaching assistants and school staff
Provide feedback to the class teacher following an assignment
We're Looking For
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Recent experience working within a UK primary school
Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum
Confident classroom and behaviour management
Ability to adapt quickly to different school environments
Reliable, enthusiastic and professional approach
A genuine commitment to supporting children's learning and wellbeing
ECTs and experienced Primary Teachers are welcome to apply.
Why Work with Cover People?
£130–£170 per day DOE
Flexible assignments based around your availability
Day-to-day and short-term placements
Opportunities across South Manchester
Access to a wide range of primary schools
Dedicated consultant support
Potential for longer-term opportunities
Access to CPD and professional development
All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of our partner schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
If you're a Primary Teacher looking for flexible supply work across South Manchester, get in touch with Cover People today to discuss our current opportunities
Salary description
£130.00 - £170.00 per day