Primary Supply Teacher – Flexible Work-Life BalanceLove teaching, but also love having a life outside the classroom?
If you’re looking for real flexibility and proper work-life balance, supply teaching in Croydon could be exactly what you need. Choose the days that work for you. Keep your evenings.
Reclaim your weekends.
We’re working with welcoming primary schools across Croydon who need confident, reliable teachers to step in and keep learning moving. You bring the energy, we’ll bring the bookings.
No endless job hunting. No chasing confirmations. Just flexible work that fits around you.
What flexible really looks like:• Choose the days you want to work
• Take time off when you need it, no awkward conversations
• No long-term planning or heavy marking
• A mix of KS1 and KS2 to keep things fresh
• The freedom to balance family, travel, study, or simply a breather
We’re looking for teachers who:• Hold UK QTS
• Can build rapport quickly, even before the first bell
• Bring calm, confident classroom management
• Enjoy variety and adapting on the go
Whether you’re an experienced teacher ready to step off the full-time treadmill, an ECT building confidence, or a parent returning to the classroom, supply gives you control back.
Why work with Protocol Education?• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• A dedicated local consultant who actually picks up the phone
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local bookings
• Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends
Teaching is demanding. We get it. That’s why we focus on making your work fit your life, not the other way round.
Ready to enjoy teaching again, without burning out?
Apply now or drop us a message to chat about flexible roles.
Referral Bonus:
Know a great teacher? Refer them to us and you’ll receive a £250 bonus once they’ve completed 10 shifts.
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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