Primary Teacher - Long‑Term Supply (Maternity Cover)

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Contract: Long‑term supply (maternity cover)
Pay: Paid to scale
Start: September

Protocol Education are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Chelmsford who are seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher for a long‑term supply role starting in September, covering maternity leave. This role offers consistency, full teaching responsibility and the opportunity to become an integral part of a supportive school team.

The Role:

• Full classroom teaching responsibilities for the duration of the maternity cover
• Planning, delivering and assessing lessons in line with the National Curriculum
• Supporting pupils of varying abilities within an inclusive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, SEN staff and senior leaders

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have recent experience teaching in a UK primary school
• Be confident with classroom management and routines
• Be inclusive, nurturing and committed to pupil progress

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Paid to scale
• Weekly pay
• Long‑term stability with a consistent placement
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
• Opportunities for further long‑term or permanent roles

This role is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher looking for a long‑term opportunity in a supportive and inclusive Chelmsford primary school from September.

Apply today to find out more about this maternity cover role with Protocol Education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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