Connex - Derby
Primary Teacher – DE7 (Ilkeston 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 DE7, including Ilkeston and surrounding areas, 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 DE7, including Ilkeston and nearby communities, are inclusive and community-focused settings with supportive leadership teams. Schools value adaptable, reliable, and enthusiastic teachers who can quickly integrate into established staff teams and build positive relationships with pupils.
Many settings range from smaller local primaries to larger multi-form entry schools, offering a variety of teaching environments.
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 local transport links. Access to your own transport may be beneficial depending on 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.