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Are you looking for greater flexibility without stepping away from education?
Whether you're an experienced Primary Teacher, an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to build valuable classroom experience, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) ready to take on more classroom responsibility, or an experienced Cover Supervisor seeking flexible work across local schools, Tradewind Recruitment can help you find opportunities that fit around your lifestyle.
We work in partnership with a wide range of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Colchester and the surrounding areas, offering flexible opportunities to suit your skills, experience and availability.
Whether you're available one day a week or five, looking for day-to-day supply, longer-term placements or the opportunity to secure a permanent role, we'll work with you to find the right schools and assignments.
What You'll Be Doing
Depending on your experience and the role, you may:
Deliver engaging lessons and maintain high-quality learning.
Provide classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher.
Lead learning using pre-planned lessons or your own professional expertise where appropriate.
Support pupils' learning and progress across a range of year groups.
Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.
Adapt your approach to meet the needs of all learners.
Work collaboratively with school staff to ensure pupils continue to thrive.
Provide clear feedback to support continuity of learning.
Who We're Looking For
We'd love to hear from:
Qualified Primary Teachers (QTS)
Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs)
Experienced Cover Supervisors
Unqualified Teachers with relevant classroom experience
Educators looking for flexible, rewarding work in local primary schools