October Half Term Start - Supply Teacher

Location: Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
Job Type: Day-to-day, short-term and long-term supply
Start Date: October Half Term / November 2026
Salary: £130–£280 per day, depending on experience and role

Looking for Supply Teaching in the Forest of Dean?

Class People are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Primary Supply Teachers in the Forest of Dean who are available to start work after October Half Term.

Whether you're looking for flexible day-to-day supply, regular weekly work or a longer-term teaching opportunity, we can help you find a role that suits your availability, experience and preferred year groups.

With opportunities across local primary schools, this is a great time to explore a new teaching opportunity for the second half of the autumn term.

What Teaching Opportunities Are Available?

We recruit for a range of primary teaching roles, including:

• Day-to-day supply – enjoy flexibility and choose when you work.

• Short-term cover – provide continuity for classes over a set period.

• Long-term teaching roles – build relationships with pupils and staff.

• EYFS and Reception – support children's early learning and development.

• KS1 teaching – opportunities across Years 1 and 2.

• KS2 teaching – teach across Years 3–6.

• PPA cover – deliver planned lessons across different classes.

• Full teaching responsibility – take ownership of planning, teaching and assessment where required.

Whether you're looking for a few days each week or a full-time position, we'll work with you to find opportunities that match your preferences.

Why Work with Class People?

At Class People, we believe supply teaching should work around you. We take the time to understand the schools you enjoy, the year groups you prefer and how much work you're looking for.

When you join our team, you can benefit from:

• Local teaching opportunities in the Forest of Dean

• Competitive daily rates of £130–£280, depending on experience and role

• Weekly pay

• Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term work

• A say in your preferred schools and year groups

• Opportunities to build relationships with local schools

• A dedicated consultant who understands your requirements

• Access to CPD and professional development

• Guaranteed supply contracts available, where suitable

With over 20 years of experience in education recruitment, we understand the local education market and work hard to match teachers with the right opportunities.

Our aim is to help you minimise unnecessary travel, find consistent local work where possible and get back to enjoying teaching.

Who Are We Looking For?

We're keen to hear from:

• Qualified Primary Teachers with QTS

• ECTs looking to gain further classroom experience

• Experienced teachers seeking greater flexibility

• Teachers returning to the classroom

• Teachers looking for a fresh start after October Half Term

• Teachers interested in both day-to-day and long-term opportunities

You'll need recent primary teaching experience, strong classroom management skills, appropriate qualifications, safeguarding checks and the right to work in the UK.

Start Your Next Teaching Role in November

If you're looking for supply teaching jobs in the Forest of Dean from November 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

Tell us your preferred year groups, availability and the type of teaching work you're looking for, and we'll help you explore suitable opportunities.

Register with Class People today and find your next supply teaching role in the Forest of Dean.