Supply Teachers

About Opus Teach

Opus Teach is an education recruitment agency, wholly owned by Suffolk County Council, supporting over 200 schools and education providers across Suffolk and surrounding areas, including Norfolk and Essex. We operate from 7am‑5pm, Monday‑Friday, and run an online booking system that is available 24/7 year‑round, allowing schools to book wherever and whenever they need.

• Location:
  
  various locations across Suffolk
• Hours:
  
  Full or part time
• Contract:
  
  Temporary, Ad‑hoc, Daily Supply
• Reference: 0998

Supply teaching offers great flexibility and the chance to develop your career by teaching different age groups and schools. We’ll work closely with you to match you to the right role and help you progress teaching and classroom experience.

• Be responsible for the learning and progress of all students in allocated classes, ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
• Treat students with dignity, build mutual‑respect relationships, and observe appropriate professional boundaries.
• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in pupils’ work and conduct.
• Work collaboratively with learners, staff, parents/carers, governors and agencies in the best interests of students.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

• Qualified Teacher Status or a recognised equivalent qualification.
• Successful teaching experience.
• A passion for teaching and the ability to deliver high teaching standards.
• The ability to use a wide variety of strategies to maximise achievement for all students.

• A friendly and professional service offering quality, flexibility and variety.
• An easy‑to‑use, real‑time system to manage bookings, teacher profile and availability.
• A dedicated account manager for support throughout application and placement.
• Fair pay, day rates guided by main teacher pay scales.
• Opportunities to opt‑in for the pension scheme and additional training courses.
• The chance to make a difference in education and support schools across Suffolk and surrounding areas.

"My experience with Opus Teach has been consistently positive. They absolutely care about making sure the teacher AND the school role are right for each other. Opus matches you to the role you are suited to, so I can deliver at my best and provide a learning environment students deserve. They keep in touch with teachers to provide support and assistance.

It has been a great experience and I recommend Opus teaching to anyone in the same situation." – David, Primary Teacher (West Suffolk)

For more information and to start your registration process please visit .

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Closing date: 6 February 2026.

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:
To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Government Administration