Connex - Derby
Primary Teacher – DE24 (Sinfin, Alvaston and Surrounding Areas)
£700 – £900 per week, depending on experience (PAYE, paid weekly)
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.
About the Role
Connex Education is working in partnership with a number of welcoming Primary Schools across DE24, including Sinfin and Alvaston, who are recruiting Primary Teachers for both day-to-day supply and longer-term assignments across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
This role includes full classroom responsibilities during cover days and longer-term placements. You will deliver engaging, curriculum-led lessons, maintain a positive and structured learning environment, and support pupils’ academic and social development.
For day-to-day supply, no lesson planning is required. Schools provide clear guidance and resources.
About the Schools
Primary Schools across DE24, including Sinfin and Alvaston, are diverse and inclusive settings with strong community links. Many schools serve vibrant local communities and value teachers who are adaptable, consistent, and confident in building strong classroom relationships.
Supportive senior leadership teams and collaborative staff cultures are common across these settings.
Assignment Details
Roles are available on a part-time or full-time basis and run throughout the academic year. Opportunities include both day-to-day supply and longer-term assignments, offering flexibility to suit individual availability and preferences.
Schools are generally accessible via main transport links within Derby. Access to your own transport may be beneficial depending on the placement.
Benefits of Working with Connex Education
PAYE, paid weekly
Competitive daily rate
Flexible work to suit your availability
Free access to our SEND Toolkit (19+ courses)
Funded formal qualifications: Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, Level 5 TEFL
Career progression through our Care to Classroom conversion course
Wellbeing programme and refresher training for modern classroom practice
Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities
Person Specification
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience working within a UK primary school setting (KS1 and/or KS2)
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Ability to deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons
Knowledge of the primary national curriculum and assessment frameworks
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities. We value cultural and religious diversity and assess all applicants solely on merit.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.