Secondary Supply Teacher

Are you a qualified Secondary Teacher looking for a long‑term role from September? Whether you're seeking greater stability, a fresh challenge, or the opportunity to secure a position in a new school, Vision for Education would love to hear from you.

We are recruiting Secondary Supply Teachers for a range of long‑term placements across Stoke‑on‑Trent and the surrounding areas, starting in September 2026. Opportunities are available across a variety of subject specialisms and can lead to permanent positions for the right candidates.

As a Secondary Supply Teacher in a long‑term placement, you will become an integral part of the school community, delivering engaging lessons, supporting student progress, and contributing to a positive learning environment.

Roles are available on both full‑time and part‑time bases and may involve:

• Teaching your specialist subject across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Planning, preparing and delivering high‑quality lessons
• Assessing, monitoring and supporting student progress
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Working collaboratively with departments and school staff
• Contributing to the wider life of the school where appropriate

We work with a wide range of secondary schools across Stoke‑on‑Trent and Staffordshire, including academies, community schools and multi‑academy trusts.

Our partner schools are typically:

• Supportive and welcoming environments
• Led by experienced and approachable leadership teams
• Committed to high standards of teaching and learning
• Well‑resourced with clear behaviour policies
• Keen to secure high‑quality teachers for long‑term positions

Many schools use long‑term supply placements as a route to permanent employment.

To be considered for these roles, you will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Have experience teaching within a UK secondary school setting
• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Be passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be available for long‑term work from September

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and commitments
• Opportunities in a variety of Stoke‑on‑Trent secondary schools
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Long‑term and permanent opportunities available
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey

Vision For Education is a market‑leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high‑quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

As a valued employee of Vision For Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision For Education does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.