Role: Primary Supply Teacher
Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Flexible temporary roles (day-to-day, short-term and long-term)
Salary: £34,069 - £46,940 per annum (depending on experience, role and/or qualifications)
About the role
Heart of Supply is excited to be recruiting Primary Supply Teachers to support our growing network of welcoming primary schools across Gainsborough, Lincolnshire and the surrounding villages.
Whether you're an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to build confidence and gain experience across a variety of schools, or an experienced Primary Teacher seeking greater flexibility and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
We offer a range of opportunities to suit your lifestyle, including day-to-day supply, short-term assignments, long-term placements and temp-to-perm opportunities.
As a Primary Supply Teacher, you'll have the opportunity to teach across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, delivering engaging lessons, maintaining positive learning environments and ensuring pupils continue to make excellent progress while their class teacher is absent.
We're looking for enthusiastic, adaptable teachers who can quickly build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues, establish clear expectations and bring confidence, warmth and professionalism into every classroom.
At Heart of Supply, you're in control of your diary. Whether you're looking for one day a week or full-time work, we'll take the time to understand what you're looking for and carefully match you with schools where you'll genuinely enjoy teaching and feel valued from day one.
About the schools
Heart of Supply is proud to work in partnership with a growing number of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Gainsborough and the wider Lincolnshire area. Our partner schools include academy schools, local authority schools, village schools and faith schools, all committed to providing high-quality education and nurturing environments where children can thrive.
Having built strong relationships with schools throughout Lincoln, we're trusted to provide reliable, high-quality Primary Supply Teachers who can step into the classroom with confidence and make a positive impact from day one. Whether schools require day-to-day supply, short-term cover, long-term teaching support or are looking to recruit permanently, we take pride in matching exceptional teachers with the right opportunities.
Every school is different, which is why we take the time to understand your experience, preferred year groups and career goals before recommending opportunities. Whether you're an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), we'll support you in finding roles where you can thrive.
If you're looking for Primary Supply Teacher jobs in Lincoln, teaching jobs in Lincolnshire or flexible primary teaching opportunities, we'd love to help you take the next step in your teaching career.
What you will need:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with recent experience teaching in a UK primary school.
- Confidence teaching across EYFS, KS1 or KS2, with the ability to quickly adapt to different year groups and classroom environments.
- A nurturing, flexible teaching style that enables you to build positive relationships with pupils and support their learning from day one.
- Strong classroom management skills, using clear expectations and positive behaviour strategies to create a calm and purposeful learning environment.
- The ability to confidently deliver pre-planned lessons while bringing enthusiasm, creativity and energy into the classroom.
- A good understanding of the National Curriculum, effective assessment practices and adaptive teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and carers where appropriate.
- A proactive, reliable and organised approach, with the confidence to work independently while becoming part of a new school team.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, with an understanding of current safeguarding responsibilities.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Heart of Supply.
- A minimum of 6 weeks' teaching experience in a UK primary school (including teaching placements for Early Career Teachers).
We’re fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will undergo thorough vetting, including enhanced DBS (with children’s barred list check and Update Service registration), references, and online checks as part of our compliance process.
What we offer you:
- Competitive weekly PAYE pay
- Roles tailored to your lifestyle - day-to-day or longer term
- Access to exclusive opportunities in great local schools
- A friendly, experienced consultant who listens
- Free CPD and ongoing professional development
- A simple ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
- Welcome bonus (terms apply)
- A warm, supportive agency that genuinely cares about you and your journey
Heart of Supply is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All appointments are made in line with safer recruitment practices.
About us
Heart of Supply is an independent education specialist agency built on over 16 years of experience connecting talented educators with schools that truly appreciate them. We believe that recruitment should feel personal, supportive, and straightforward. That’s why we take the time to get to know you, understand your strengths, and place you in roles where you can thrive. Whether you’re just starting out, returning to the classroom, or exploring something new, we’ll be with you every step of the way, offering honest advice, friendly communication, and opportunities that fit around your life.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
If you’re a Primary Supply Teacher looking for opportunities in your local area and is ready to work with an supply teaching agency that puts you first, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply, send your CV to [email protected], or call 01522 440922 to chat through your options. We’d love to hear from you, even if you're just exploring what’s next.
Pay: £34,069.00-£46,940.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
