Supply Teacher for Primary Schools across Croydon\n\nLocation: Croydon, CR0 - CR8\nStart date: January 2026\nTravel: Public transport or driving, but must be able to travel across Croydon\nStart time: 8:30am arrival Are you a Primary Teacher looking for a better work-life balance?\n\nTradewind Recruitment have flexible and local cover work available for Qualified Teachers looking to be a Supply Teacher. We are looking for experienced and passionate Primary Trained Teachers across Sutton who are happy to support one form entry up to four form entry Primary Schools across the borough of Croydon with absence cover.\n\nWhether you're an ECT keen to gain experience across different schools or an experienced teacher looking for flexibility, we can offer you consistent, rewarding work.\n\nWhy choose Tradewind?\n\nWe are one of the UK's market-leading education staffing provider, working with the best primary schools in Croydon - many rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.\nFlexible options to suit your way of life: daily supply, block bookings, or part-time contracts.\nFrequent roles and opportunities: we can subsidise your income if your current agency isn't offering you enough work.\nYou are paid directly from Tradewind PAYE - no hidden deductions.\nYou'll have direct support of an experienced consultant with 6+ years' experience and understands the profession.\nPartnered with the National College- providing you access to ongoing free CPD training to keep yourself upskilled.What to expect as a Supply Teacher?\n\nDeliver lessons based on the absent teacher's plans-or create your own if necessary-to ensure continuity of students' learning.\nSupervise and engage students during lessons, breaks, lunch, detention, and other school routines.\nManage classroom behaviour, enforce expectations, and uphold the school's behaviour policies.\nTake registers, attend assemblies, and undertake other day-to-day duties of the permanent teacher.\nEnsure a safe, secure learning environment and follow school safety protocols (e.g., fire drills, safeguarding).The ideal applicant:\n\nQualified Primary trained teachers (QTS) - open to ECTs and experienced teachers\nFlexible, adaptable and reliable professionals\nPunctual and Friendly\nStrong classroom management skills\nEnthusiasm to make a positive impact in a range of school settings\nOpen to working with either EYFS or Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 on a supply basis\nAble to travel across varying Primary Schools in Croydon for an 8:15-8:30am arrival\nContribute to the values and ethos of the schoolWe look forward to working with you