General Supply Teacher

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch is seeking a reliable General Supply Teacher to support schools in the Wakefield (WF1) area. You will cover classes as required, delivering pre-prepared work and keeping pupils focused.

The role offers flexibility with full-time/part-time hours across long-term and day-to-day assignments. A QTS or equivalent qualification and an enhanced DBS (update service) are requested, with support from a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification required.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or willingness to apply for one.
• Experience in classrooms across different school settings is desirable.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons using resources and plans provided by the school.
• Maintain a calm and purposeful classroom atmosphere.
• Follow individual school policies and routines.
• Manage behavior fairly and consistently.
• Record relevant information and provide feedback to permanent staff.
• Adapt quickly to different classes, year groups and school environments.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Independent working

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Long-term/ Day-to-day

Looking for flexibility without stepping away from the classroom? This could be a great opportunity to work across schools in Wakefield while enjoying the variety that supply teaching can offer.

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking for a reliable and adaptable General Supply Teacher to support schools in the Wakefield (WF1) area. If you are an individual who enjoys meeting new classes and working in different educational settings, as well as teachers who value the flexibility that supply work provides.

As a General Supply Teacher, you will step into classes where required, delivering work that has already been prepared and ensuring pupils remain focused and engaged.

Key Responsibilities of General Supply Teacher:

• Deliver lessons using resources and plans provided by the school.
• Maintain a calm and purposeful classroom atmosphere.
• Follow individual school policies and routines.
• Manage behavior fairly and consistently.
• Record relevant information and provide feedback to permanent staff.
• Adapt quickly to different classes, year groups and school environments.

Requirements for the General Supply Teacher role:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognized teaching qualification.
• Previous classroom experience is desirable.
• Confidence working independently across different school settings.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• A flexible, dependable, and professional approach.
• An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply for one.

Why Join GSL Education?

• Daily rates of £150 - £200, depending on experience.
• Flexible supply opportunities to suit your availability.
• Access to a range of local schools.
• Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your assignments.
• Potential to explore longer-term opportunities that are suitable.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.