Secondary Supply Teacher

Randstad Education; Stamford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Dedicated local consultant

Flexible working model

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking energetic Secondary Supply Teachers for Stamford and surrounding areas. You can choose day-to-day cover or long-term subject placements across KS3–KS5, delivering engaging lessons and maintaining strong classroom management.

Ideal candidates hold QTS or equivalent, with knowledge of the Secondary National Curriculum. DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain is required, and roles offer flexible schedules with potential for permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent required.
• Strong familiarity with the Secondary National Curriculum and GCSE/ A‑Level specs.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain) and Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured, high-quality lessons across KS3–KS5 as needed.
• Maintain a safe, positive learning environment with consistent behavior management.
• Differentiate resources to engage all pupils, including SEND.
• For day-to-day cover: leave detailed handover notes for staff taking over.
• For longer placements: plan lessons, assess progress, track pupil development, and attend meetings.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Classroom management

Adaptable

Proactive

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Secondary Supply Teacher - Stamford & Surrounding Areas

Are you an energetic secondary teacher looking for a teaching role that adapts to your life, rather than the other way around? Whether you thrive on the daily variety and complete flexibility of day-to-day cover, or prefer the stability, routine, and impact of a long-term subject placement, we have opportunities tailored to your needs.

We are currently partnering with a diverse range of secondary schools, academies, and secondary provisions in Stamford and across the surrounding South Kesteven and Lincolnshire/Cambridgeshire border area. We are seeking adaptable, subject-passionate educators who can step into Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and potentially Key Stage 5 classrooms to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across subject specialisms.

Whether you are an experienced secondary practitioner seeking a better work-life balance, a subject specialist looking to explore different school cultures, or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) wanting to gain broad classroom experience before taking on a full-time contract, we can support your goals.

Choose Your Ideal Way of Working:

• Day-to-Day Cover: Enjoy maximum control over your schedule. Work as few or as many days as you like each week, choosing the local secondary settings you want to teach in without taking home marking or extensive planning responsibilities.
• Long-Term Opportunities: If you want continuous classroom involvement, we offer subject-specific placements (full-time or part-time) lasting a term or a full academic year. These roles allow you to build strong relationships with pupils, deliver tailored schemes of work, and actively contribute to department goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured, high-impact secondary lessons across core and foundation subjects, maintaining momentum and enthusiasm for learning.
• Maintain strong classroom management and foster a safe, purposeful learning environment using school-wide behaviour frameworks.
• Differentiate learning resources effectively to engage all pupils, supporting both high achievers and pupils with additional learning needs (SEND).
• For day-to-day cover: ensure detailed handover notes are left for returning department staff.
• For long-term placements: take ownership of lesson preparation, assessment, tracking pupil progress, and participating in departmental meetings or parents' evenings.

What We Look For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised equivalent secondary teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge and familiarity with the Secondary National Curriculum and GCSE/A-Level exam specifications.
• Confident classroom presence with effective, positive behaviour management strategies.
• An adaptable, proactive approach to stepping into new school environments.
• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete one).

Benefits of Working With Us:

• Competitive daily rates of pay, paid weekly and tailored to your experience and qualification level.
• A dedicated consultant with expert knowledge of the secondary education sector in Stamford and the surrounding areas.
• Complete autonomy to set and adjust your availability via a transparent, flexible working model.
• Regular opportunities to showcase your talent, which frequently lead to direct, permanent contract offers in local secondary schools.

We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.