Job Description

Tradewind Recruitment - Immediate / Ongoing

Daily Supply Teacher (QTS Required)

All Year Groups (EYFS - KS2) · Surrey · Day-to-Day and Short-Term

Daily rate

£150 - £170/day

Pay structure

Weekly PAYE only

Availability

Immediate / Ongoing

Are you a QTS-qualified teacher looking for flexible, well-paid supply work across Surrey? Daily supply teaching with Tradewind gives you variety, control over your schedule and the chance to build strong relationships with schools that can lead to longer-term opportunities.

About the role

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking experienced Daily Supply Teachers to work across a range of primary schools throughout Surrey on a day-to-day and short-term basis. We have strong, consistent demand across all year groups - from Nursery and Reception through to Year 6 - and we work hard to match you with schools that suit your experience, preferred phase and location.

As a supply teacher, you will step in at short notice and provide high-quality, calm and purposeful cover. Surrey schools value supply teachers who can follow existing plans with confidence, settle pupils quickly, maintain routines and manage behaviour effectively from the moment they walk through the door. Your professionalism and adaptability are what make the difference.

Supply work with Tradewind is a great way to broaden your experience across year groups and school settings, build your reputation with headteachers across the county and - for many of our teachers - leads directly to longer-term or permanent positions.

What we are looking for

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential

Experience teaching across primary year groups, EYFS through to KS2

Adaptable, confident and calm in unfamiliar classroom environments

Ability to follow existing plans and maintain consistent routines and behaviour expectations from the start of the day

Strong communication skills when working with different staff teams and school cultures

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Up-to-date safeguarding and child protection knowledgeWhy teachers choose Tradewind

Competitive daily rates - £150 - £170/day, paid weekly via PAYE with no umbrella companies or hidden deductions

Flexibility - work the days that suit you, across the schools and year groups you prefer

Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses through The National College from day one

Strong Surrey network - we know the schools, the headteachers and what they value in a supply teacher

Dedicated consultant support throughout your time with us, with regular contact and fast booking

Ready to start supply teaching in Surrey?

Get in touch with Tradewind Recruitment today. We will match you with schools that suit your experience and availability - and get you into the classroom as quickly as possible.

Contact Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right-to-work verification