Supply Teacher

GSL Education - Sussex; St Leonards; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education agency is seeking adaptable and reliable Supply Teachers for flexible work in St Leonards. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, maintain learning continuity during teacher absences, and manage student behavior. Ideal candidates will have QTS or equivalent, strong behavior management skills, and must provide an enhanced DBS. This position offers the freedom to choose your working hours and competitive daily rates between £120 and £200.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Flexible work to suit your lifestyle

Supportive consultants

Opportunities in different schools

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent required.
• Strong behaviour management skills are essential.
• A professional, reliable, and flexible approach is necessary.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service is needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 1, 2, or 3.
• Follow school policies and behavior expectations.
• Ensure continuity of learning during teacher absences.
• Mark work and provide feedback for class teachers.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Adaptability

Professionalism

Reliability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Supply Teacher

Location: St Leonards
Daily Rate: £120 - £200 per day (depending on experience and assignment)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Flexible Full-time or Part-time

Looking for flexible teaching work without the long-term commitment?
GSL Education are looking for adaptable and reliable Supply Teachers to work in schools across St Leonards. Whether you re newly qualified or an experienced educator, this is a great way to gain varied classroom experience while maintaining a work-life balance.

About the Role:
As a Supply Teacher, you ll step into classrooms and deliver pre-planned lessons, helping to maintain continuity of learning during staff absences. You ll need to think on your feet, build quick rapport with students, and manage behaviour calmly and confidently.

Supply teaching offers the freedom to choose when and where you work, making it ideal for those juggling other commitments, easing back into the profession, or seeking experience in different schools before settling into a long-term role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 1, 2, or 3 (depending on your preference)

• Follow the school s policies and behaviour expectations

• Ensure continuity of learning during teacher absences

• Mark work and leave feedback for the class teacher when required

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Strong behaviour management and adaptability

• A professional, reliable, and flexible approach

• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for one)

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates between £120 and £200

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle

• Supportive consultants who understand schools and education

• Opportunities to try different schools and settings

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for this flexible Supply Teacher opportunity in St Leonards, please click apply now with your CV or contact Jade Cantlie-King at GSL Education.