Primary school cover teacher

Location: Leeds and surrounding areas
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Flexible Supply / Day-to-Day / Short-Term Cover / potential long term
Key Stage: KS1
Pay: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for flexible teaching work across Leeds this September?

We are recruiting KS1 Cover Teachers to join our growing supply team, supporting a large network of primary schools across Leeds and the surrounding areas.

Rather than being tied to one school, you'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of welcoming primary settings, covering planned and unplanned staff absences in Year 1 and Year 2.

Whether you're looking for regular work throughout the week, a couple of days to fit around other commitments, or the flexibility of day-to-day supply, we'd love to hear from you.

As a KS1 Cover Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging lessons to Year 1 and Year 2 pupils
• Follow lesson plans and resources provided by the school
• Create a positive, supportive and well-managed classroom environment
• Adapt confidently to different schools, classes and routines
• Support pupils' learning and development throughout the school day
• Provide continuity and consistency while the class teacher is absent

We're keen to speak with teachers who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate UK-recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching within KS1
• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Are enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable
• Can quickly build positive relationships with pupils and school staff
• Are passionate about providing a high standard of education, even when stepping into a class at short notice

ECTs and experienced teachers are both encouraged to apply.

With a large pool of primary schools requiring cover from September, we can offer opportunities to suit a range of availability and preferences.

You'll benefit from:

• Flexible work to fit around your availability
• Opportunities across a wide range of Leeds primary schools
• Day-to-day, short-term and potentially longer-term assignments
• The chance to experience different schools before committing to a permanent role
• Regular opportunities throughout the academic year
• Support in finding placements that suit your experience and preferences

If you're a KS1 Teacher looking for flexible supply work in Leeds from September, apply today to join our cover teacher pool.

Apply now, to discuss this further please contact (url removed).

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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