Location: Sutton, London, SM2
Pay: £145–£175 per day
Contract: Part-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 1 September 2026
Salary will reflect experience and qualifications in line with the London Teachers Pay Scale.
Are you a qualified primary teacher looking for greater flexibility without stepping away from the classroom?
Transparency Education is seeking a dependable and adaptable Daily Supply Teacher to support primary schools across Sutton from September 2026. This opportunity would suit an experienced teacher who enjoys working in different settings, can quickly establish positive classroom routines and wants more control over their working week.
Assignments may cover EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 classes. Work could include pre-arranged bookings as well as short-notice cover, depending on your availability.
The role
As a Daily Supply Teacher, you will:
• Deliver lessons using work and planning provided by the school.
• Maintain a positive, focused and inclusive classroom environment.
• Adapt quickly to different year groups, school systems and pupil needs.
• Follow each school’s safeguarding, behaviour and curriculum policies.
• Provide clear feedback about learning, behaviour and any issues arising during the day.
• Support pupils with different learning needs and levels of attainment.
• Work professionally with teaching assistants, office staff and senior leaders.
• Represent Transparency Education positively in every placement.
About you
To be considered, you should:
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status or an accepted equivalent.
• Have recent experience teaching within a UK primary school or a closely comparable setting.
• Demonstrate secure knowledge of the EYFS framework or the National Curriculum.
• Be confident managing a classroom independently.
• Be able to build rapport with pupils quickly.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with school staff.
• Be organised, punctual and comfortable working in unfamiliar environments.
• Be available for regular part-time bookings during the school week.
• ECTs with strong placement experience are welcome to apply, although applicants must be confident taking responsibility for a class at short notice.
What this opportunity offers
• Competitive daily pay of £145–£175, depending on experience and assignment.
• Flexibility to select the days you are available.
• Opportunities to teach across a variety of welcoming primary schools.
• Reduced planning and marking compared with many permanent classroom roles.
• Experience across different key stages, teaching approaches and school communities.
• The possibility of securing repeat bookings at preferred schools.
• A valuable route into longer-term or permanent opportunities.
Why work via Transparency Education?
Transparency Education 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 us 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.
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education 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
Salary description
£145.00 - £175.00 per day