Company: Tradewind Recruitment
Location: Colchester
Posted: May 1st, 2026
Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first.
Are you a teacher looking for more freedom in your schedule? An Early Career Teacher (ECT) excited to gain hands-on experience across different schools? Or maybe a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or Cover Supervisor keen to broaden your experience?
We connect educators with schools in ways that work for you. No two teaching journeys are the same, so we focus on matching your skills, preferences, and availability with local assignments that let you thrive. Whether you want regular work, occasional cover, or a flexible schedule, we support your career every step of the way.
Why Join Us?Flexibility - Pick the days and hours that suit your life. Full-time, part-time, or just the odd day? It's up to you.
Variety - Teach in different schools, year groups, and subjects, keeping your day fresh and exciting.
Local Assignments - We prioritise schools near you to make commuting easy and stress-free.
Work-Life Balance - Fit your teaching around your personal life and enjoy the freedom to recharge between assignments.
Competitive Pay - Earn a great daily rate and get regular opportunities to increase your income.
Professional Growth - Gain free access to over 2,500 online CPD courses through The National College.
Supportive Team - Our friendly recruitment team is here to guide, advise, and cheer you on in every placement.
Deliver engaging lessons and bring the classroom to life.
Support a positive, safe, and productive learning environment.
Adapt teaching to suit different student needs and learning styles.
Track attendance, provide feedback, and help maintain smooth classroom routines.
Work collaboratively with school staff to ensure students thrive.
Whether you're an experienced teacher wanting a change, an ECT eager to build confidence, or a HLTA / Cover Supervisor looking for variety, we'll help you make teaching flexible, fun, and fulfilling.
Take control of your teaching career today - join our network and start shaping your perfect timetable!
Why Choose Us?
As an award winning employer, we are committed to putting candidates & staff first.
We've partnered with The National College, an award-winning online CPD platform, to offer you a complimentary subscription to over 2,500 courses, webinars, and resources, helping you stay up-to-date with the latest statutory guidance, enhance your knowledge, and keep ahead of developments in pedagogy. Whether you're a teacher, support staff member, or school leader, The National College allows you to pursue professional development at your own pace and on your own schedule.
We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates.Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay; however, we will happily accrue this upon request).
Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.