Primary Supply Teacher

Primary Teacher

Pay Scale: £140 – £230

Start Date: February 2026

Location: Knottingley

Full-time role

We are seeking a qualified, passionate and dedicated KS2 Teacher to join the team at a lovely Primary School in Knottingley. The role is offered as a full-time position from 23 February and will continue until the end of the Summer Term. You will play a crucial role in supporting children in a Year 5 class, helping them to thrive in their educational environment.

At this key time in the Academy’s rapid development, the school require an ambitious, determined and committed individual to secure further positive outcomes for our young people, staff, families, and the wider community. Through good practice, enthusiasm for learning and the ability to inspire and motivate others, you will harness the key strengths and energy of this Christian Academy. The role will provide opportunities to establish innovative ways of supporting and developing learning, underpinned by firm Christian values, as well as allowing the development of creative approaches and solutions which will further raise standards and create a climate of success for everyone.

As part of this role, you will be required to:

• Meet the Professional Standards for Teachers
• Play a full part in the life of the trust community and support its ethos, values and aims

The successful candidate must:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner, in terms of challenging gifted pupils and supporting special needs and children working towards their learning goals
• Have high expectations and a commitment to raising standards and achievements
• Have recent teaching experience in Key Stage 2
• Have a secure knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and pedagogy
• Be passionate about the development of the whole child

Why Work with Career Teachers?

• Competitive Pay: Long-term placements will be paid at the equivalent scale rate, meaning you’ll earn the same as if you were working in a permanent role at a school
• Flexible Working: Gain exposure to different teaching environments, curricula, and classroom management styles
• Exclusive Training: Receive exclusive training courses designed to help you develop essential skills
• Career Progression: Secure your place in a school through Career Teachers, on along-term placement or continue with flexible working opportunities with us
• Supportive Environment: Work with dedicated consultants who will support you throughout your journey, helping you develop professionally  

Our benefits:

• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £250
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts 
• Competitive weekly pay
• Assignments paid to a scale after 12 weeks (AWR)
• Online time sheets
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Guaranteed pay schemes
• Genuine refer a friend scheme
• Affinity Extra – Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Well-being portal.

*These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.

All roles will require an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS), although we can help with this process a new application is required if your current DBS is not on the update service, and reference checks.

If the above role is just what you’re looking for, then please send across your CV by clicking the apply button. If not, check out our website for a range of opportunities that might excite you!

Career Teachers are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Career Teachers operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.