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Primary Teacher - Supply and Long-Term Contracts - Worksop

Are you a Primary Teacher looking for flexibility, support, and a better work-life balance in Worksop? Whether you're after day-to-day supply or something more consistent with a long-term contract, Academics has opportunities ready and waiting for you.

We're currently recruiting for Primary Teachers to join our supportive team working in a range of Primary Schools across Worksop. With roles ranging from flexible supply to guaranteed long-term placements after Easter, we make it easy to find what works best for you.

Why choose Academics as your agency?

We know teaching can be tough. Long hours, constant pressure, endless paperwork, data drops, planning scrutiny, curriculum changes, emails at midnight - sound familiar? With supply teaching, you take back control. You teach. You support. You inspire. And then you go home.

What you won't do as a supply Primary Teacher:

No planning
No parents' evenings
No meetings
No performance management
No Ofsted preparation stress
No marking outside the classroomYou walk in, teach, and walk out - it's that simple.

What you will get with Academics:

Daily pay between £135-£250, always paid PAYE (never via an umbrella)
A dedicated consultant who is an ex-Primary Teacher, so they get it
The chance to trial schools before committing to anything long term
A small core group of schools to return to - no more being "the new face" every day
Long-term roles starting immediately after Easter - with the option to move if it's not the right fit
Flexibility to take control of your diary and career
The chance to fall back in love with teachingMany of our Primary Teachers came to us burned out and uncertain. They've found their spark again through the freedom and variety of supply - and with the full support of a team that understands the classroom inside out.

Whether you're looking to ease back into teaching, step away from full-time pressure, or try a few schools before choosing your next post, we can help. We don't just place teachers - we partner with them.

Academics Worksop is proud to offer a consistent, honest, and genuinely teacher-focused experience. Every Primary Teacher we work with becomes part of our network - supported, respected, and never just another name on a list.

Ready to take back control?

Apply now to join our amazing community of Primary Teachers working across Worksop, or get in touch for a no-pressure chat about what's next for you

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