Supply Teacher

Connex - East Midlands; Worksop; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Direct payment

Schools network

CPD access via Academize

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a Qualified Supply Teacher to cover general lessons across Worksop and surrounding areas. The role focuses on day-to-day supply across multiple secondary schools, with potential longer-term placements based on school needs and candidate preferences.

You will deliver pre-planned lessons, support student learning, manage behaviour, and adapt across different subjects and year groups while maintaining high teaching standards.

Qualifications

• UK QTS is essential for eligibility.
• Experience teaching in a secondary setting is required.
• Strong classroom management to support learning across ages 11–16.
• Excellent communication with pupils, staff and parents where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Provide day-to-day classroom cover and maintain smooth, efficient lessons.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff while upholding safeguarding standards.

Skills

QTS

Secondary teaching

Classroom management

Communication skills

Pupil engagement

Adaptability

Professionalism

Literacy skills

Education

QTS

Job description

Qualified Supply Teacher – General Cover

Location: Worksop and surrounding areas

Pay: £110–£240 per day | Guaranteed pay may be available

Hours: Day-to-day supply cover, with the potential for longer-term placements.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Applicants without UK QTS cannot be considered for this position.

About The Role

Connex Education are recruiting for dedicated, enthusiastic and adaptable Qualified Supply Teachers to work across a network of secondary schools in Worksop and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified teachers looking for day-to-day general supply work across multiple secondary schools, rather than being based within one specific school.

The role will initially involve day-to-day supply assignments, providing general classroom cover across a variety of subjects and year groups. There may also be opportunities to secure longer-term placements as they become available, depending on school requirements and individual preferences.

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). We are unable to consider applicants who hold overseas teaching qualifications but do not have UK QTS.

As a Qualified Supply Teacher, you will provide continuity of learning in the absence of the usual class teacher. This will involve delivering pre-planned lessons, supporting students with their learning, managing classroom behaviour and ensuring lessons run smoothly and effectively.

You will be expected to maintain high standards of teaching and learning, establish a calm and purposeful classroom environment and build positive relationships with students and staff. As you will be working across different schools and settings, adaptability, professionalism and confidence are essential.

The successful candidate will be confident working with students aged 11–16 and able to quickly establish positive relationships within new classroom environments. You will be organised, approachable and resilient, with the ability to adapt to different school expectations, subjects and year groups.

Pay rates range from £110 to £240 per day, depending on experience, qualifications and the nature of the assignment.

There may also be opportunities for guaranteed pay arrangements for eligible candidates. This is considered on a case-by-case basis and is subject to meeting specific criteria, which will be discussed and reviewed during the interview process. Guaranteed pay is not automatically available to all candidates.

Whether you are looking to gain regular day-to-day supply work or are interested in progressing into a longer-term placement, Connex Education can help identify suitable opportunities.

About The Schools

Connex Education works with a wide network of secondary schools and academies across Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas, including schools in and around Worksop.

Many of our partner schools work with us on an exclusive basis for their supply staffing requirements. This means we are often their first point of contact when they require additional teaching support, giving our candidates access to a wide range of opportunities.

Rather than being tied to one specific school, you will have the opportunity to work across several different settings, gaining experience with a variety of pupils, teaching teams and school environments.

Some assignments may be day-to-day, while others may develop into regular or longer-term placements. Our dedicated education recruitment team will work closely with you to understand your availability, experience and preferences, helping to identify suitable opportunities.

Person Specification

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This is an essential requirement. Overseas teaching qualifications without UK QTS will not be accepted.
• Experience teaching within a secondary school setting.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a calm, purposeful and positive learning environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with pupils and staff.
• The ability to build positive and respectful relationships with pupils.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards supporting pupil progress and school life.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• The ability to adapt quickly to different schools, subjects, year groups and pupil needs.
• An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries within a school setting.
• Adaptability and resilience when working across different educational settings.
• High standards of professional behaviour, presentation and integrity.
• A willingness to engage in professional development and respond positively to feedback.
• A full enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Completion of the Connex Education onboarding process.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive rates of pay,paid weekly andALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.
• Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.
• Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.
• Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.
• Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.
• Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here – https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.