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Primary Teacher

Employer: Tradewind Recruitment Location: Chorley Salary: £130 - £200/day
Posted on
22 September 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
22 October 2026
Job Reference
225634778

About this role

This is a day-to-day supply teaching role based in Chorley, covering PR6, PR7 and surrounding Lancashire areas. The position involves delivering pre-set lessons and maintaining a well-managed, positive learning environment, while adapting quickly to different school policies, routines and classroom environments. Teachers will engage and motivate pupils of all abilities and manage classroom behaviour in line with individual school guidelines. Marking completed work before leaving and providing handover notes where necessary also form part of the role. Pay ranges from £130 to £200 per day, paid weekly, with day-to-day, short-term and ad-hoc bookings available across EYFS and primary settings.

Job Description

Day-to-Day Supply Teachers

Are you a qualified teacher looking for ultimate flexibility, variety, and regular work close to home?

Tradewind Recruitment is actively looking to expand our network of Day-to-Day Supply Teachers to work across primary schools in the Chorley area (PR6 and PR7). Whether you are looking for just a couple of days a week to fit around your lifestyle or full-time flexibility, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

  • Location: Chorley (PR6, PR7, and surrounding Lancashire areas)
  • Role Type: Day-to-day supply, short-term cover, and ad-hoc bookings
  • Ages: EYFS, Primary, options available depending on your specialism
  • Pay Rate: Competitive daily rates (paid weekly)

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivering pre-set engaging lessons and maintaining a well-managed, positive learning environment.
  • Adapting quickly to different school policies, routines, and classroom environments.
  • Engaging and motivating pupils of all abilities across day-to-day assignments.
  • Managing classroom behaviour effectively in line with individual school guidelines.
  • Marking completed work before leaving the school day and providing handover notes where necessary.

What We Are Looking For

  • Hold UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification (ECTs are warmly welcomed to apply!).
  • Flexible, adaptable, and reliable attitude with a passion for education.
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills.
  • An enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (or willingness to apply for one through Tradewind).
  • CV must cover full employment history from leaving continuous education
  • Legal right to work in the UK

Why Tradewind Recruitment?

Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice

Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College

Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you

Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running

We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as a Supply Teacher in Chorley. Or for more information about the role, contact Lindsey Pennington (phone number removed) (url removed)