Secondary Supply Teacher

Term Time Teachers; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive daily pay

CPD training and development

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Academics is seeking enthusiastic Secondary Supply Teachers to work across a range of welcoming secondary schools in Tunbridge Wells. This role offers flexibility to choose when and where you work, with daily pay and opportunities across short-term and long-term placements.

Qualified teachers with QTS and an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) are invited to apply for flexible, rewarding work that supports safeguarding and student welfare.

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom management and ability to adapt to different schools.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible and reliable approach to teaching.
• Willingness to obtain updated DBS if needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt quickly to different schools, classrooms and teaching styles.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.
• Assess and support pupils' learning throughout the day.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and leadership.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Job Title: Secondary Supply Teacher
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Start Date: Flexible
Pay: 130 - 200 per day, dependent on qualifications, experience and assignment

Job Summary

Love teaching but want more flexibility? We've got the perfect opportunity for you.

Academics is looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Supply Teachers to work across a variety of welcoming secondary schools in Tunbridge Wells.

Whether you're an experienced teacher, an ECT looking to build classroom confidence, or simply seeking a better work-life balance, supply teaching gives you the freedom to choose when and where you work while making a real difference in local schools.

Every day brings something new, new classrooms, new students and new opportunities to inspire young minds.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across a range of subjects and year groups, following school plans where provided.
• Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed learning environment.
• Adapt quickly to different schools, classrooms and teaching styles.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.
• Assess and support pupils' learning throughout the day.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, school staff and leadership teams.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and promote the welfare of all children.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within UK primary or secondary schools.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt quickly.
• A flexible, reliable and positive approach to teaching.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• The right to work in the UK.

Why Join Academics?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle, choose the days that work for you.
• Opportunities for daily supply, short-term and long-term placements.
• Competitive daily pay.
• Weekly pay.
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and career advice.
• Access to free CPD training and professional development.
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus - Earn up to 125 when you refer a friend who works with us.
• Optional pension scheme.
• Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of local schools and potentially secure permanent positions.

Academics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to a face‑face registration, satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.