Teacher
Astro Education
Job Description
Teacher / Supply Teacher – Alsager and Surrounding Areas (Nursery and Primary)
Location: Alsager, Cheshire
Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible
Contract: Day-to-Day, Short Term, Long Term, Temp-to-Perm (via Astro Education)
Hours: Full Time / Part Time – Term Time Only
Salary: £140+ per day (dependent on experience)
About Astro Education
Astro Education is transforming how schools and educators connect. We are an ethical recruitment agency founded on transparency, respect, and long-term support.
Led in Cheshire by Darren Locke, a Headteacher of 16 years and founded by Tim Howarth, with over a decade in recruitment, we understand both the pressures schools face and the value teachers bring.
Our mission is simple: to recruit and retain great educators who make a lasting impact.
The Role – Teacher / Supply Teacher
We are currently recruiting Teachers across:
- Nursery & Early Years
- Primary (Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2)
Responsibilities
- Delivering engaging, high-quality lessons across the curriculum
- Supporting pupils with diverse needs, including SEN, SEMH and EAL
- Creating inclusive, ambitious learning environments
- Building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
- Working collaboratively with TAs, SENCOs and school leaders
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent
- Experience in Nursery, Primary, Secondary or SEN settings
- Strong commitment to pupil progress, wellbeing and inclusion
- Adaptability, resilience, and a positive attitude
- A valid DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
What You’ll Get With Astro Education
- Competitive pay: £140+ per day
- Weekly pay (every Friday)
- Flexible roles: day-to-day supply, short-term, long-term, and permanent
- Temp-to-perm transition after 12 weeks (with no finder’s fee)
- Free CPD & professional development (curriculum, SEN, behaviour management and more)
- 1-to-1 mentoring & coaching from an experienced Headteacher
- Career advice & progression opportunities – whether you want to specialise or move into leadership
- Wellbeing support & regular check-ins
Why This Role Is Special
- Teaching opportunities across Nursery and Primary
- A genuine chance to make a difference in children’s lives
- Work with an agency that is run by educators, not salespeople