Secondary Teacher North

Role Overview

As a Supply Teacher, you will deliver lessons across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of the usual class teacher. Wherever possible, placements will reflect your subject specialism, although opportunities may also include general classroom cover. Depending on the booking, work may be fully planned by the school or may require you to adapt existing resources and maintain continuity of learning.

Candidates who demonstrate reliability, strong behaviour management and professional classroom practice are likely to receive regular work throughout the academic year. Opportunities may include individual day bookings, recurring weekly work, short‑term blocks and longer‑term placements.

• Deliver engaging and structured lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach within your subject specialism where required.
• Follow lesson plans and resources provided by the school.
• Maintain a focused and productive classroom environment.
• Manage behaviour confidently in line with school policies.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and complete the work set.
• Adapt quickly to different schools, timetables and classroom expectations.
• Support pupils of varying abilities, including SEND where required.
• Provide clear feedback to teaching staff following lessons.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and uphold the standards of each school.

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Have recent experience teaching within a UK secondary school.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and classroom practice.
• Be confident managing behaviour and maintaining clear expectations.
• Be reliable, punctual, professional and adaptable.
• Be comfortable working across different schools and year groups.
• Be available for flexible, short‑term or regular weekly bookings.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
• Have the right to work in the UK.

£170–£235 per day, dependent on experience, pay scale and placement responsibilities.

• Flexible work available from one to five days per week.
• Day‑to‑day, short‑term, block and long‑term opportunities.
• Ability to choose the locations and working patterns that suit your availability.
• Regular work available for dependable candidates throughout the academic year.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Ongoing guidance throughout each placement.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete full compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS, Barred List and Prohibited List checks, right to work verification, qualification checks and reference checks. All staff are expected to share this commitment and uphold the highest professional standards.