Primary Teacher - Guaranteed Pay
Job description
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Sheffield Primary Schools | September 2026 Start
Are you a passionate and adaptable Primary Teacher looking for secure, full-time work from September 2026? Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting qualified Primary Teachers to work across a range of welcoming primary schools in the Sheffield area on our popular Guaranteed Pay Scheme.
This is an excellent opportunity for teachers who enjoy variety, flexibility and the chance to work in different school settings, while benefiting from the security of a guaranteed weekly income.
The RoleYou will work on a full-time basis, 5 days per week, delivering high-quality teaching across primary schools in Sheffield. Assignments may include day-to-day cover, short-term placements and longer-term opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Our Guaranteed Pay Scheme means that if we do not secure you work on a booked day, you still get paid.
Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?Tradewind are a market leader in education recruitment and proud to support teachers across South Yorkshire with consistent, high-quality opportunities.
We offer:
- Our popular Guaranteed Pay Scheme for added financial security
- Easy and convenient online registration process
- Free CPD through our partnership with The National College
- Weekly pay through our own in-house payroll
- No umbrella company charges
- Access to schools through preferred supplier agreements with many academy trusts across South Yorkshire
- A secure and consistent flow of work throughout the academic year
- Dedicated consultant support from an experienced local team
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Recent experience teaching in UK primary schools
- Strong classroom management skills
- Flexibility and a positive attitude
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
If you are looking for reliable full-time teaching work with guaranteed income from September 2026, apply today with your CV to join Tradewind Recruitment.
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the role
📊 Quantify your classroom experience: 'Taught 30 Year 3 pupils, improving reading levels by 15%'
🌐 Emphasise your flexibility across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 as the role covers all primary phases
🎯 Mention any safeguarding training or DBS clearance as child welfare is a key commitment
🤝 Showcase adaptability to different school environments as you'll work across multiple Sheffield schools
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- •Delivered engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 for 180 pupils, maintaining 95% positive behaviour records through effective classroom management
- •Adapted teaching methods for 8 different Sheffield primary schools, consistently achieving lesson observation ratings of Good or Outstanding
- •Completed Level 2 Safeguarding training and maintained current DBS clearance, ensuring full compliance with child protection policies
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tradewind Recruitment's Guaranteed Pay Scheme for Primary Teachers represents exactly the secure, flexible teaching opportunity I seek for September 2026. My QTS qualification and classroom management expertise across EYFS to KS2 align perfectly with your requirement for adaptable teachers who can deliver high-quality education across Sheffield's diverse primary schools.
My background in UK primary education has equipped me with the flexibility and positive attitude essential for supply teaching success, while my commitment to safeguarding ensures I meet your child welfare standards.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you adapt your teaching methods when moving between EYFS, KS1 and KS2?
- ›What strategies do you use for effective classroom management with unfamiliar pupils?
- ›How do you quickly assess pupil needs when starting at a new school?
- ›What experience do you have with the UK primary curriculum across different year groups?
- ›How do you ensure continuity of learning when providing supply cover?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to quickly adapt to a new school environment
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage challenging behaviour with pupils you didn't know well
- ›How do you handle the uncertainty that comes with supply teaching work?
- ›Give an example of when you've had to build rapport quickly with new colleagues
- ›Tell me about a time you maintained high teaching standards despite working in an unfamiliar setting
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to quickly adapt to a new school environment
How do you handle the uncertainty that comes with supply teaching work?