Long Term Teaching Roles - October Half Term

Location: Gloucestershire – Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury & Forest of Dean
Job Type: Long-Term Teaching | Full-Time & Part-Time
Start Date: October Half Term / November 2026
Salary: £130 – £271 per day, depending on experience and role

Looking for a Long-Term Teaching Role After October Half Term?

Planning your next move after the October Half Term?

Class People is already speaking with schools across Gloucestershire about long-term teaching opportunities starting after October Half Term.

We're inviting teachers to join our October Half Term Long-Term Mailing List, so you can be among the first to hear about new vacancies as they become available.

Whether you're looking for a full-time classroom role, a part-time teaching position or a longer-term supply placement, registering your interest now means we'll know exactly what you're looking for when the right opportunity comes up.

Long-Term Teaching Jobs Across Gloucestershire

We work with primary schools across:

• Gloucester
• Cheltenham
• Stroud
• Tewkesbury
• Forest of Dean
• Lydney
• Cinderford
• Coleford
• Newent
• Surrounding Gloucestershire areas

Opportunities can be available across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, depending on school requirements.

Why Join the October Half Term Mailing List?

Joining the mailing list means you can:

• Hear about new long-term vacancies as they arise
• Get ahead of the November recruitment period
• Tell us your preferred year group or key stage
• Let us know your preferred location
• Choose between full-time and part-time opportunities
• Access opportunities that may not yet be widely advertised
• Work with a dedicated Class People consultant

We take the time to understand what you're looking for, rather than simply sending you vacancies that don't match your preferences.

Looking for Consistency?

Long-term supply teaching can provide many of the benefits of a permanent role while giving you the flexibility of working through Class People.

You can:

• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Become part of a school community
• Gain valuable experience in a consistent classroom
• Enjoy regular work without immediately committing to a permanent position
• Explore a school before deciding whether it's the right long-term fit

For teachers who haven't secured their ideal September position, October Half Term can be a great time to make your next move.

Who Should Join?

We're keen to hear from:

• Qualified Primary Teachers with QTS
• Experienced teachers
• ECTs
• Teachers returning to the profession
• Teachers looking for a change of school
• Teachers seeking full-time or part-time opportunities
• Teachers interested in EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• Teachers considering a long-term supply position

Why Work with Class People?

Class People has been supporting teachers and schools across Gloucestershire for more than 20 years.

Our experienced consultants understand the local education sector and work closely with schools across the county to provide teachers with rewarding opportunities.

When you register with Class People, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• Local teaching opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term and supply teaching opportunities
• Guaranteed supply contracts available
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities

Join the October Half Term Mailing List

If you're considering a long-term teaching job in Gloucestershire from October Half Term, don't wait until November to start looking.

Register your interest today and let Class People know what you're looking for. We'll keep you informed about suitable long-term teaching opportunities as they become available.