Secondary Supply Teachers

Step Teachers Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd is recruiting a Secondary Supply Teacher for flexible short-term and long-term cover across local secondary schools. You will deliver lessons, manage classrooms, and adapt to different subjects and year groups.

Ideal candidates hold QTS or equivalent, have strong subject knowledge, and are committed to safeguarding pupils. The role offers variety, professional development, and the chance to make a positive impact in multiple schools.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent status is required.
• Strong subject knowledge across the secondary curriculum.
• Excellent classroom management.
• Able to work across different schools and year groups.
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum using provided plans.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies.
• Assess and record pupil progress as required.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
• Communicate effectively with staff and contribute to the wider school community.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Subject knowledge (secondary)

Classroom management

Adaptability across schools

Safeguarding awareness

Relationships with students & staff

Job description

Secondary Supply Teacher – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for teachers who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different secondary school settings. You’ll be supporting schools in Plymstock and the surrounding areas, covering a range of subjects as needed.

Duties as Secondary Supply Teacher:

• Deliver engaging lessons across the secondary curriculum following provided plans
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies
• Assess and record pupil progress where required
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of different learners
• Communicate effectively with staff and contribute to the wider school community

Ideal Secondary Supply Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge across the secondary curriculum
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Adaptable and confident working across different schools and year groups
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.