Job Description - Teacher

Job Title: Supply Primary and Secondary Teacher
Contract Type: Supply / Temporary (as required)
Location: Various Primary and Secondary Schools
Reporting To: Headteacher / Head of Department / Cover Manager / Senior Leadership Team

Job Summary:

We are seeking flexible, reliable, and enthusiastic Supply Teachers to work across a range of primary and secondary schools. You will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons, managing classroom behaviour, and supporting pupils’ learning in the absence of the regular class teacher.

This is a great opportunity for qualified teachers who are looking for flexible work, a better work-life balance, or experience across a variety of school settings and key stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging lessons across your assigned year group or subject area (EYFS–KS2 in Primary, KS3–KS5 in Secondary).
• Follow the school’s lesson plans and behaviour policies to ensure continuity of learning.
• Maintain a calm, inclusive, and productive classroom environment.
• Support pupils’ academic progress and manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, including teaching assistants and department leads.
• Mark work and provide feedback as required by the school.
• Adapt to different school settings, subjects, and age groups.
• Follow all safeguarding, health & safety, and school-specific procedures.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
• Experience teaching in a primary and/or secondary school setting.
• A valid Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication, adaptability, and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to travel to different school locations, often at short notice.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with the National Curriculum and different school systems.
• Experience working with SEND pupils and using differentiation strategies.

Additional Information:

This is a supply-based role, and daily or long-term assignments may vary depending on the needs of the schools. You will be representing Worldwide Education, and as such, a professional attitude, reliability, and a passion for teaching are essential.