Secondary Supply Teacher

Standby Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Standby Education in the Greater Derby Area is seeking a qualified Secondary Supply Teacher to cover planned and ad-hoc lessons in local schools. The role is temporary and on-site, requiring flexible timetabling and cross-school delivery.

You will deliver pre-prepared lessons across subjects, manage behaviour, and uphold safeguarding policies, with strong communication to school leaders and support staff to ensure continuity of learning.

Qualifications

• Recognized teaching qualification (e.g., QTS or equivalent).
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to maintain an inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to deliver lessons from existing plans and adapt to different subjects and year groups.
• Effective communication with pupils, staff and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Follow school procedures and safeguarding policies.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Classroom management

Differentiation

Communication skills

Curriculum knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexibility across schools

SEND experience

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Standby Education is a specialist education recruitment partner supporting Primary, Secondary and SEND schools across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire. Built on over 40 years of experience with local schools, the organization focuses on reliable, consistent and supportive recruitment rather than volume. Standby Education prioritizes long-term placements, strong relationships and a clear understanding of each school’s needs, ensuring staff can integrate into the school community and make a meaningful impact. Schools and educators benefit from knowledgeable support, honest communication and partnership-focused recruitment. Standby Education is committed to being ready when it matters, providing dependable opportunities for education professionals in the Greater Derby area and beyond.

Role Description

This is a temporary, on-site Secondary Supply Teacher role based in the Greater Derby Area. The Secondary Supply Teacher will deliver pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects, manage classroom behavior, and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment in line with school policies. Responsibilities include following individual school procedures, adapting teaching materials to meet diverse learner needs, and ensuring continuity of learning during staff absences. The teacher will complete necessary marking, provide feedback to pupils, and communicate effectively with school leaders and support staff. The role may involve working across different schools, year groups and departments, requiring flexibility in timetabling and subject coverage.

Qualifications

• Recognized teaching qualification (e.g., QTS or equivalent) and experience teaching in UK Secondary settings.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create an inclusive, safe and engaging learning environment.
• Ability to deliver lessons from existing plans and adapt teaching to different subjects, year groups and learner needs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with pupils, school staff and leadership teams.
• Up-to-date knowledge of secondary curriculum, assessment practices and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain) and evidence of safeguarding and child protection training.
• Reliability, punctuality and flexibility to work across multiple schools in the Greater Derby Area.
• Experience in SEND or supporting pupils with additional needs is highly beneficial.