Primary Teacher
Job description
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Primary Supply Teacher - Selby
September 2026 Start | Flexible Working | Opportunities Across the New Academic Year
Are you looking ahead to your next teaching opportunity for September 2026?
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Primary Supply Teachers to work across primary schools in Selby and the surrounding area for the new academic year.
Whether you're an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to secure your first teaching role, or an experienced teacher seeking a fresh challenge with greater flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.
With continued high demand for supply teachers across the area, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy flexible, rewarding work while making a real difference in local schools.
The Role
- Deliver engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 (depending on your preference and experience)
- Work across a wide range of local primary schools, gaining valuable classroom experience
- Adapt quickly to different school settings and teaching environments
- Maintain a positive and supportive learning atmosphere
What We Offer
- Flexible working to suit your lifestyle - choose when and where you work
- Access to a variety of welcoming primary schools across the Selby area
- Regular work opportunities throughout the 2026/27 academic year
- Ongoing support from a dedicated and experienced team
- Opportunities to build experience, develop your career and explore long-term or permanent roles
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Experience teaching in UK primary schools (ECTs are encouraged to apply)
- A flexible, proactive and reliable approach
- Strong classroom management skills
Whether you're looking to kick-start your teaching career, gain experience in a variety of school settings, achieve a better work-life balance, or simply explore new opportunities for the September 2026 academic year, we'd love to help you find the right role.
Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently at the top of your CV under your Personal Statement, as the advert lists it as the primary requirement.
📊 Quantify your classroom experience: e.g. 'Delivered lessons to 30 pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in 8 different school settings over one academic year.'
🎯 Tailor your CV to mention all three key stages (EYFS, KS1, KS2) explicitly, as the advert covers the full primary range and schools will want to see your coverage.
🌐 Include a brief note on supply or short-notice teaching experience if applicable — the advert specifically values teachers who can 'adapt quickly to different school settings.'
🤝 If you are an ECT, state this clearly in your Personal Statement and reference your ECT induction progress, as the advert explicitly encourages ECTs to apply.
Suggested CV bullets
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Add these 3 bullets under your most recent experience:
- •Delivered differentiated lessons across KS1 and KS2 to classes of up to 32 pupils in 6 different primary schools over one academic year as a supply teacher.
- •Maintained consistent classroom management across EYFS and KS2 settings, achieving positive behaviour outcomes in 95% of supply placements as rated by school coordinators.
- •Planned and executed short-notice lesson plans aligned to the National Curriculum for 3 key stages, reducing preparation time by 30% through a reusable resource bank.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Academics' search for a Primary Supply Teacher in Selby aligns closely with my teaching background and my commitment to delivering high-quality lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. I hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have developed strong classroom management skills across a range of primary school settings, enabling me to settle quickly into new environments and maintain productive learning atmospheres from day one.
My background in primary education has equipped me with the adaptability and proactive approach that supply teaching demands. I am confident planning and delivering engaging lessons at short notice, differentiating effectively for mixed-ability classes, and building positive relationships with pupils and staff across different schools.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you plan and adapt a lesson at short notice for a class you have not taught before?
- ›What strategies do you use to differentiate learning across mixed-ability KS1 or KS2 classes?
- ›How do you approach EYFS provision and ensure it meets the Early Years Foundation Stage framework?
- ›What classroom management techniques do you rely on when entering an unfamiliar school environment?
- ›How do you ensure continuity of learning for pupils when covering a class as a supply teacher?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your teaching style quickly to meet the needs of a new class.
- ›Describe a situation where you maintained a positive learning atmosphere despite challenging pupil behaviour.
- ›Give an example of when you successfully built rapport with a class in a very short period of time.
- ›Tell me about a time you managed competing demands on your time across different school settings.
- ›Describe how you have supported a pupil's progress even within a short-term or supply teaching context.
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 adapt your teaching style quickly to meet the needs of a new class.
Describe a situation where you maintained a positive learning atmosphere despite challenging pupil behaviour.