Teaching in the Forest of Dean

Location: Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
Job Type: Day-to-day, short-term and long-term teaching
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing
Salary: £130–£280 per day, depending on experience and role

Looking for Teaching Work Closer to Home?

Class People are looking for enthusiastic Primary Teachers in the Forest of Dean who would like to spend less time travelling and more time doing what they love — teaching.

Whether you're interested in flexible day-to-day supply, regular weekly work or a longer-term position, we'll take the time to understand where you'd like to work, which year groups you enjoy and how much flexibility you need.

Our aim is to match you with local school opportunities and shorter commutes wherever possible, helping you build relationships with schools without travelling further than you need to.

A Range of Teaching Opportunities

We work with primary schools across the Forest of Dean and recruit for:

• Day-to-day supply

• Short-term classroom cover

• Long-term teaching roles

• EYFS and Reception

• KS1 and KS2

• PPA cover

• Full teaching responsibility roles

• Full-time and part-time opportunities

Whether you're looking for a few days a week or a longer-term placement, we'll work with you to find opportunities that suit your availability and experience.

Why Work with Class People?

• Local teaching opportunities in the Forest of Dean

• A focus on shorter commutes and reducing unnecessary travel

• A say in your preferred schools and year groups

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

• Weekly pay

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

• 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, Class People understands the local schools market. We’ll discuss your location and preferences before putting forward suitable opportunities.

Who Are We Looking For?

We're keen to hear from:

• Qualified Primary Teachers with QTS

• ECTs looking to build classroom experience

• Experienced teachers seeking more flexibility

• Teachers returning to the classroom

• Teachers looking for local work and a better work-life balance

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

Find Local Teaching Work in the Forest of Dean

If you're looking for primary teaching jobs in the Forest of Dean and would prefer to keep your commute short, we'd love to hear from you.

Tell us where you'd like to work, which year groups you prefer and how often you're available. We'll work with you to find suitable local opportunities.

Get in touch with Class People today to explore teaching work closer to home.