Supply Teacher; Temporary

Position: Supply Teacher (Temporary)
Cover Supervisor / Unqualified Teacher

Wickford | Billericay | Basildon | Southend

Are you looking for flexible work in local secondary schools? Whether you’re an experienced Cover Supervisor, an aspiring teacher, or a graduate looking to gain classroom experience, we’re currently recruiting Cover Supervisors / Unqualified Teachers to work across Wickford, Billericay, Basildon and Southend.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in education while working in a variety of supportive school settings.

The Role:

Deliver pre‑planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
Support pupils with their work and encourage engagement
Work across a range of subjects and year groups (mainly KS3 & KS4)

We’re Looking For:

Experience working with young people (schools, tutoring, coaching, youth work, etc.)
Confident classroom presence and good behaviour management skills
Strong communication and organisation skills
A flexible and reliable approach to work
Graduates, aspiring teachers, or those with prior classroom experience are welcome

What We Offer:

Flexible work to suit your availability (day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term roles)
Competitive daily rates
Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience
Local placements across Essex to reduce travel
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Requirements:

Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
References covering the last two years
A genuine interest in working in education

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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