Supply Teacher (QTS Required) – Day-to-Day Cover

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Job Type: Flexible Supply (Day-to-Day)
Start Date: September 2026 and Ongoing
Pay: Competitive daily rates

Flexible Teaching Opportunities in Chelmsford

Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Qualified Teachers (QTS Essential) to work on a day-to-day supply basis across a range of welcoming primary schools in Chelmsford.

Whether you're looking for flexibility around your lifestyle, returning to teaching, or wanting to gain experience in different school settings, we have regular opportunities available to suit your needs.

The Role

As a Supply Teacher, you will:

Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Manage classroom behaviour effectively.
Adapt quickly to different school environments.
Create a positive and engaging learning atmosphere.
Ensure pupils remain on task and continue their learning in the teacher's absence.
Follow school policies and procedures at all times.

Requirements

To be considered, you must have:

✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential
✅ Recent teaching experience in UK primary schools
✅ Strong classroom management skills
✅ Excellent communication and organisational skills
✅ A current DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
✅ A flexible and professional approach

Why Work with Protocol Education?

Competitive daily pay rates
Flexible work to fit around your schedule
Dedicated local consultant support
Access to free CPD and training courses
Opportunities for short-term, long-term and permanent roles
Easy-to-use online timesheet system
Opportunities across Chelmsford and the surrounding areas
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Apply Today

If you are a qualified teacher with QTS looking for flexible day-to-day supply work in Chelmsford, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and let Protocol Education help you find the perfect teaching opportunities.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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