Supply Teacher; Primary and Secondary

Myrtle Learning is looking for qualified teachers to join our supply pool, covering classes in our partner primary and secondary schools, academies and Multi Academy Trusts.

Location Schools across Kent (in person)

Phases Primary (EYFS, KS1 and KS2) and/or secondary (KS3, KS4 and KS5), depending on your specialism

Assignment types Day to day cover, short term assignments and long term placements (including maternity cover and vacancies)

Settings Mainstream primary and secondary schools, academies, MATs and, where suitably experienced, SEND and alternative provision settings

Working pattern School based, in person, during the school day. You choose the days you are available

Contract Flexible, assignment based (employment status to be confirmed at offer)

Hours Typically 8.15am to 3.45pm, in line with each school’s timetable

Reports to Supply and School Partnerships Coordinator, and the school’s nominated contact while on assignment

Myrtle Learning is a UK education provider offering personalised tuition, SEND support, intervention services and school partnership programmes. We work with schools, Multi Academy Trusts and Local Authorities to provide high quality educators who help every learner build confidence and achieve their potential.

As a Supply Teacher, you will step into classrooms at short or longer notice, keep learning on track and help pupils feel safe and settled when their usual teacher is away. You will be a reliable, professional presence that schools can trust, representing Myrtle Learning’s values in every assignment.

• Deliver lessons set by the school, following the class teacher’s plans and the school’s curriculum, schemes of work and policies.
• On longer assignments, you will have access to our myrtle learning resources on our website which you can use to plan and teach your lessons which are in line with the national curriculum
• Adapt lessons to the needs of the class so that all pupils can access learning and make progress.
• Make effective use of the time, resources and support staff available, including teaching assistants.
• Mark work set during the lesson where required, in line with the school’s marking and feedback policy.

• Establish a calm, purposeful and respectful learning environment quickly, even with unfamiliar classes.
• Follow each school’s behaviour policy consistently, including rewards and sanctions.
• Use seating plans, routines and positive relationships to keep pupils focused and on task.
• Escalate serious behaviour incidents to the appropriate member of staff.

• Arrive in good time to collect cover work, timetables, registers and key information about the class.
• Take accurate registers at the start of each lesson or session.
• Leave a clear handover note for the class teacher covering work completed, pupils who did well, any concerns and any incidents.
• Communicate professionally with school leaders, staff and, on longer assignments, parents.
• Keep Myrtle Learning updated on availability, feedback from schools and any issues on assignment.

• Read and follow information on pupils with SEND, EHCPs, medical needs or other support plans.
• Make reasonable adjustments and work with support staff so every pupil can access the lesson.
• Follow any individual care, medical or behaviour plans in place.

• Follow each school’s safeguarding and child protection policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance at all times.
• Find out who the Designated Safeguarding Lead is at the start of every assignment, and report any concerns to them promptly. Inform Myrtle Learning in line with our procedures.
• Follow each school’s health and safety,…