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Primary Teacher Yr 3

  • Primary
  • Worcestershire
  • Primary
  • £180 / daily
  • 17 April 2026
  • J124598

Job Description

Operam Education Group

Location – Ludlow

What we’re looking forTo be a successful teacher, you will need to demonstrate:

  • A relevant teaching qualification (QTS or PGCE).`
  • A genuine enthusiasm for education and helping pupils thrive across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
  • Strong classroom management, organisational and communication skills.
  • Punctuality, reliability, and a professional approach to supporting pupils and colleagues.
  • An Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply – we can help with the process).
  • Two recent and supportive professional references.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers (ECTs). What matters most is your ability to engage pupils, deliver inspiring lessons, and maintain the highest safeguarding standards.

As a Primary Teacher with First for Education you will:

  • Deliver engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements and adapt to pupils’ needs.
  • Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
  • Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, support staff and school leadership teams.
  • Support children with SEND and EAL where needed, ensuring all pupils can access learning.
  • Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, helping every child reach their potential.
  • Adapt quickly to new schools and year groups, using your initiative and professionalism to provide seamless cover.

Whether you are teaching phonics in Year 1, preparing Year 6 pupils for SATs, or supporting cross-curricular projects, your role will be to inspire confidence, resilience, and a love of learning in every classroom you step into.

Why work with First for Education?At First for Education, we understand that supply teaching is more than just “filling a gap.” It is about providing meaningful continuity for pupils and valued support for schools. By joining us, you will benefit from:

  • Competitive daily and long-term rates of pay.
  • One-to-one support from a dedicated consultant who understands your career goals.
  • Flexible work that fits around your lifestyle, whether you want full-time or part-time.
  • CPD and training opportunities to support your professional growth.
  • A recommend-a-friend referral scheme with attractive rewards.
  • APSCo accreditation – we are proud holders of this standard, meaning our recruitment practices are independently audited to ensure the highest levels of safeguarding and compliance.

We take pride in our relationships with schools and candidates alike. Many of our teachers go on to secure long-term or permanent posts through us, thanks to the strong partnerships we build across the West Midlands.

Safeguarding commitmentFirst for Education is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff registering with us must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate registered to the update service or be prepared to apply for one. We will also require two professional references and a short registration interview with a member of our team.

Apply todayIf you are ready to take on a rewarding role where your teaching skills can have an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply now and upload your most recent CV.

For more information visit our website, or feel free to contact directly via telephone at  01384 444 222 or email Matt on matt@Firstforeducation.co.uk
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Join us at First for Education and continue to inspire the next generation, one classroom at a time.
Please be aware the position is an agency placement, whilst work is not guaranteed we are consistently in contact with schools and there will be a position eventually

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

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We can always rely on the team at First for Education to provide candidates that are more than suitable for our requirements.

Having worked closely with First For Education for the last 5 – 6 years I have nothing but praise for their highly professional working manner and have always been impressed by the efficient and calm way in which they will find a solution to our Cover and Supply needs. We can always rely on the team at First for Education to provide candidates that are more than suitable for our requirements. All members of their staff are friendly and sincere and nothing is too much trouble for them. Costs to our school are always very competitive and the quality of teachers and cover supervisors they provide is second to none. - Earls High School 
 
 

MIS Coordinator – Earls High School

First for Education is our supply agency of choice and has been for some time

Being able to find good supply staff for short term and long term placements is vital to the efficient running of the school. First for Education is our supply agency of choice and has been for some time for the following reasons:
  • We can rely on a suitable person being provided, even at very short notice.
  • The agency takes time to understand what our needs are, even to the extent of having face to face meetings to discuss possible candidates.
  • The agency can provide us with teachers, teaching assistants and administrative staff.
  • The calibre of the supply staff is high. In several instances we have gone on to appoint the person provided as a permanent member of staff.
  • The agency is friendly, approachable and professional.
  • They do not waste our time phoning to solicit business!
  • Information about payment and long term conditions is made very clear.
  • Our contact is highly efficient, knowledgeable about schools and their needs and I can trust his judgement when he recommends staff. - Welsh House Farm Community School
  
 
 

Head – Welsh House Farm Community School

Our consultant endeavours to provide us with the best supply teachers and is always on call to provide support.

First For Education provide a very personalised and professional service, striving to understand our school's particular needs and working to provide teachers bespoke to them. Our consultant endeavours to provide us with the best supply teachers and is always on call to provide support. - Wollescote Primary 
 
 

Deputy Head – Wollescote Primary

I feel that I get good value for money in terms of quality of staff, a reliable and efficient service.

First for Education, have always provided me with high quality teaching and Learning Support Staff. I feel that I get good value for money in terms of quality of staff, a reliable and efficient service. My consultant really knows the teachers on his books, and this helps to make sure I get the right staff in for my school."- Caslon Primary
 
 
 

Head – Caslon Primary

Thoughtful, reliable and efficient support from our consultant has saved us a great deal of time.

Testimonial for Teacher Supply Agency
First for Education are without doubt the best agency we have ever used. A professional service that ensures that school requirements are met in the short, medium and long term. Thoughtful, reliable and efficient support from our consultant has saved us a great deal of time and worry. Excellent value for money. - Rookery School
 

Head – Rookery School

The quality of the teachers sent has been good and the follow up service excellent. I would recommend the service to colleagues elsewhere

We have used First for Education for over 12 months. The service is excellent and we have been extremely impressed by the overall service of the company. The quality of the teachers sent has been good and the follow up service excellent. I would recommend the service to colleagues elsewhere. -Tividale Hall Primary School 
 
 

Deputy Head – Tividale Hall Primary School