Primary Supply Teaching in Shropshire

At Tara Professional Recruitment, we work with a wide range of Primary Schools across Shropshire, covering both North and South Shropshire. From larger academies and established schools to smaller village primary schools, we have a variety of opportunities available for teachers looking for flexible supply work.

Whether you’re looking to work one or two days a week, build up regular supply work or simply want more flexibility around your personal commitments, we can help you find the right opportunities.

We pride ourselves on providing an excellent standard of service to our supply teachers and schools. Our experienced consultants are always on hand to offer advice, support and local knowledge, helping to make your experience of supply teaching as straightforward and positive as possible.

Flexible Supply Teaching That Works Around You

As a Tara Supply Teacher, you have the flexibility to choose when you work. You can tell us which days you are available and how often you would like to work, and we’ll do our best to find opportunities that suit you.

Day-to-day supply can offer an excellent work-life balance, with no requirement to spend your evenings planning lessons or marking. You can experience different schools, meet new pupils and staff and enjoy the variety that supply teaching brings, while focusing on what you do best – teaching.

What We Look For

To join our team of Primary Supply Teachers, you will need:

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
Experience teaching in EYFS, KS1 or KS2
Good classroom management skills
A genuine passion for working with children and young people
Safeguarding training with a current certificate – we can provide training if required
A current DBS on the Update Service – we can support you with a new DBS application if required
A positive, flexible attitude and a commitment to providing the best possible experience for pupils

Most importantly, we’re looking for teachers who are passionate about education and committed to making a positive difference in the schools they work in.

Your Local Shropshire Education Recruitment Agency

Tara Professional Recruitment is the only education supply agency with its head office based in Shrewsbury. Our consultants live locally and have extensive knowledge of schools across Shropshire.

We work with schools throughout both North and South Shropshire and have built strong, long-standing relationships based on trust, reliability and the quality of service we provide.

Because we’re local, we understand the schools and communities we work with. We also take the time to get to know our teachers, meaning we can provide a more personal service and help match you with schools and opportunities that are right for you.

If you’re a qualified teacher looking for flexible supply teaching opportunities in Shropshire, get in touch with Tara Professional Recruitment today. We’d love to hear from you.

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What we're looking for

We are seeking candidates who:

Demonstrate a genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Have a clear understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of reporting concerns in line with school policies and statutory guidance.
Share our values of integrity, professionalism, inclusivity and putting the needs of children first.
Have a positive, reliable and proactive attitude, with the ability to build professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and school staff.
Are committed to creating safe, supportive learning environments where every child can thrive.
Are willing to engage fully with safer recruitment and ongoing compliance requirements, including safeguarding training and vetting checks.

Successful applicants will be expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and always act in the best interests of children.

Primary Supply Teaching in Shropshire