EDUC 5290 - Secondary Supply - 5290-475960799

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received by 25th August 2026 m.

Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.

Location: Supply Cover in South Lanarkshire
Hours: 35 per week
Salary : Main grade Teacher scale, £43,383 - £54,453 per year.

Join South Lanarkshire Council's Supply Teacher Team

South Lanarkshire Council is looking to recruit enthusiastic, adaptable and committed Secondary Supply Teachers to support our schools across the authority in the follow subjects:

• Maths
• Computing
• Home Economics
• English
• Religious Education

Whether you're an experienced teacher seeking greater flexibility or looking to gain experience across a variety of school settings, supply teaching offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the learning and wellbeing of young people.

Here in South Lanarkshire, we are committed to providing high-quality learning experiences and ensuring every young person has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We are looking for teachers who are passionate about their subject, committed to excellence in learning and teaching, and able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and school communities.

As a Secondary Supply Teacher, you will:

• Deliver high-quality learning and teaching across a range of secondary schools.
• Create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Support the delivery of the Curriculum for Excellence and contribute to raising attainment and achievement.
• Demonstrate flexibility, professionalism and the ability to adapt quickly to different school environments.

If you are motivated, resilient and committed to making a difference, we would welcome your application to join our supply register for the subjects mentioned above in order to help support schools across South Lanarkshire.

View the Unpromoted Teacher (secondary) job profile

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or Adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

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Teacher Salary

In line with the Teachers’ Conditions of Service, your salary for the remainder of this school salary year, which runs in conjunction with the academic session, may be recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue pay.

Further information on the Teachers’ National Pay and Leave Specification can be obtained from the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers’ website Appendix 2.19 - SNCT Handbook.

GTC Registration

It is a legal requirement for any teacher teaching in a Scottish state school to be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration.

Church Approval:

Should you be successful in securing a post within a Roman Catholic school, you will be required to submit your diocese approval immediately to personnel service, to allow your…