Supply Teacher
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, London, EC2V 6DN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4781232_1773850617 |
Summary
Your new company
Are you a passionate, adaptable, and fully qualified secondary teacher looking for flexible work for the remainder of the academic year? If you thrive on variety, enjoy stepping into new classrooms, and love the buzz of teaching young people, we'd be excited to hear from you.
We've had an incredibly busy year supporting secondary schools across London with both day‑to‑day and long‑term cover. With demand continuing to rise, we're now looking to expand our pool of talented supply teachers across all subjects.
Your new role
As a valued member of our supply team, you'll:
- Deliver engaging lessons to students aged 11-16
- Adapt quickly to different school environments and classroom needs
- Maintain a positive, professional presence that supports learning
- Build rapport with students and staff across a range of settings
- Bring energy, reliability, and a genuine love of teaching
Whether you prefer the spontaneity of day‑to‑day cover or the consistency of longer placements, we'll work with you to match your preferences.
What you'll need to succeed
We'd love to hear from you if:
- You are a fully qualified secondary teacher (QTS or equivalent)
- You have recent experience (within the last three years) teaching 11-16‑year‑olds
- You're confident managing a classroom and delivering pre‑planned lessons
- You enjoy variety and can hit the ground running
- You're available from 13 April 2026 through to July
All subject specialisms are welcome - from Maths and English to PE, Science, Humanities, Languages, Creative Arts, and more.
What you'll get in return
- A steady flow of day‑to‑day and long‑term opportunities
- Supportive consultants who genuinely care about your wellbeing and career
- Competitive rates of pay
- Flexibility that fits around your lifestyle
- Opportunities to build strong relationships with local schools
This is a great chance to keep your skills sharp, gain experience in a variety of settings, and enjoy the freedom of supply teaching while still making a meaningful impact.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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