Secondary Teacher

TeacherActive; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

Guaranteed payment scheme

CPD courses & certificates

Market leading pay

Referral bonus (up to £100)

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Supply Teacher for Leicester-based secondary schools starting in September 2026. This role offers flexible day-to-day assignments with potential progression to longer-term placements.

You will deliver pre-planned lessons across multiple subjects, manage classroom behaviour, and keep students engaged throughout the day. Successful candidates may have QTS (desirable but not essential) and prior UK secondary teaching experience, along with excellent communication and

Qualifications

• QTS is desirable but not required.
• Experience teaching in UK secondary schools.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to deliver lessons across multiple subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively to maintain engagement.
• Keep students engaged throughout the school day.

Skills

QTS

UK secondary teaching

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

Communication

Professionalism

Job description

Supply Teacher

Location: LE5
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £140 to £200 per day

Are you a Secondary Teacher looking for flexible teaching opportunities from September?

Do you enjoy delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects while maintaining high classroom standards?

Are you looking for day-to-day work with the opportunity to secure a long-term teaching position?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming secondary schools across Leicester that are looking to recruit dedicated Supply Teachers for the new academic year. These schools offer supportive leadership teams, positive learning environments, and rewarding opportunities for teachers who are passionate about delivering high-quality education.

We are looking to recruit a Supply Teacher to provide general cover across secondary schools in Leicester from September. The successful Supply Teacher will deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects, manage classroom behaviour effectively, and ensure students remain engaged in their learning throughout the school day. This Supply Teacher role offers flexible day-to-day assignments with the opportunity to progress into long-term placements for the right Supply Teacher. Whether you are looking to gain experience across different schools or are seeking a route into a longer-term role, this Supply Teacher position offers excellent flexibility and career progression.

The successful Supply Teacher will have:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) (Desireable but not a necessity)
• Experience teaching within UK secondary schools
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to confidently deliver lessons across a range of subjects
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A flexible, reliable, and professional approach to teaching

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Leicestershire

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.