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Temporary

Primary Supply Teacher

Academics
Watford
money-bag £140 - £180/day
Posted: 02 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 01 November 2026
Ref: 225677515

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for greater flexibility, a better work-life balance, or the opportunity to experience a variety of local schools?

Academics is recruiting Primary Supply Teachers in Watford and the surrounding areas to support our growing network of primary schools.

Primary Supply Teacher

Watford, Hertfordshire
-140180 per day
Flexible Daily Supply Short-Term Opportunities
Immediate & Ongoing Work

Whether you''re an experienced teacher looking to step away from the demands of a permanent classroom, an ECT wanting to build experience across different schools, or simply looking for flexible teaching work that fits around you, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Primary Supply Teacher, you will have the opportunity to work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, choosing the days you are available to work.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Delivering pre-prepared lessons and activities
  • Creating a positive and engaging classroom environment
  • Managing classroom behaviour effectively
  • Following the school''s policies and safeguarding procedures
  • Adapting confidently to different schools, year groups and classroom environments
  • Providing a clear handover to the permanent class teacher where required

What We''re Looking For

To be considered for Primary Supply Teacher opportunities in Watford, you should:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Have experience teaching within a UK primary school
  • Be confident working across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2
  • Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Be reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic
  • Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one
  • Be able to commute to schools across Watford and the surrounding area

Why Work with Academics?

Working on supply gives you the freedom to take greater control over your working week.

With Academics, you can benefit from:

  • Flexible working - choose the days you want to work
  • -140180 per day (depending on exprerience and responsabilites)
  • Opportunities across a variety of local primary schools
  • Daily supply, short-term and longer-term opportunities
  • Experience across different year groups and school settings
  • Support from a dedicated local Primary recruitment team
  • A Hertfordshire office based locally in Berkhamsted
  • Opportunities to turn supply work into longer-term or permanent positions if that''s what you''re looking for

Supply teaching can be an excellent way to rediscover the parts of teaching you enjoy most - without committing yourself to one school or a five-day working week.

Interested?

If you''re a qualified teacher looking for Primary Supply Teacher work in Watford, send your CV to Academics today.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, with registrations available via video call or in person through our Berkhamsted office.

Apply today and tell us when, where and how often you''d like to work.

Quote: "Primary Supply Teacher, Watford"

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate''s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client''s pay policy.

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