Secondary Supply Teacher Jobs

Teaching Personnel; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is looking for qualified secondary supply teachers to join their team in Macclesfield. This flexible role involves stepping into various classrooms, delivering pre-set lessons, and maintaining effective classroom management. Applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or have completed a SCITT programme, along with relevant experience in UK secondary education. This position is temporary, with opportunities for longer placements possible in the future.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS or have completed a SCITT programme.
• Experience teaching in UK secondary schools required.
• Confidence in managing varied groups in classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in differing classrooms.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and on task.
• Follow school routines and policies during placements.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Delivering KS3 and KS4 curriculum

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or SCITT programme

Job description

Secondary Supply Teacher Jobs

We are looking to expand our pool of qualified secondary supply teachers to support a range of schools in and around Macclesfield. This work is ideal for teachers who want flexibility while still maintaining regular involvement in the classroom. Applicants must hold QTS or have completed a SCITT programme and have recent experience teaching in UK secondary schools.

The role involves stepping into different classrooms as needed, delivering the work set by the absent teacher whilst ensuring that lessons run smoothly. You will be working with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, so confidence in managing varied groups and adapting to different schools is important. Supply work offers the opportunity to gain experience in multiple settings while keeping a consistent schedule that suits your availability.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) or SCITT-trained
• Experience teaching in UK secondary schools
• Confident with delivering the KS3 and KS4 curriculum
• Strong behaviour management and classroom control
• Professional, dependable, organised

What the Work Involves

• Supervising classes and delivering pre-prepared lessons
• Maintaining expectations and ensuring pupils remain on task
• Supporting the school by following established routines and policies
• Covering a mix of short‑term, day‑to‑day, and occasional longer placements
• Representing the agency positively in each school you attend

If you are an experienced secondary teacher looking for flexible supply work across the Macclesfield area, we invite you to apply and join our team of supply teachers.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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