Author Archives: Sharon Wood

About Sharon Wood

Sharon Wood, aka NuttySupplier, launched the forum at SupplyBag.co.uk in 2005 whilst on supply. Having worked as a primary teacher for too many years, I chose supply teaching as a career, in order to achieve a good work / life balance.

Sun Safe Activities

Talking to children about staying safe in the sun is something that all parents are charged with, but regular reminders are a must in school too.  Kathryn Clifford and Chantal Renn have developed a gorgeous character in “George the Sun Safe Superstar“, with profits of the book going to skin safe charity Skcin.  Not only can you take the book on supply teaching assignments with you, but *if* you get access to the IWB *and* the internet, they you will be able to watch the animated version of George the Sun Safe Superstar here!

Where next? There’s a great quick read here on supply CPD review. Check out our resources area here too.

Starting Out at School – Supply Teacher Activities

I often think it is more about you starting the new term rather than the children.  The children are just going back to school same friends, same games at break time, different teacher and classroom, but let’s face it, it’s the friends and break times that really matter to the children!  A lot of effort is put into ‘getting to know you’ activities, but the children do this every year, and with the same peers!  This was really brought home to me in my parents’ evening when I told the parents of Boy that he’d settled into class really well, and Dad told me with a curious look on his face that he’d only moved to the room next door, then asked how I was fitting in with this class that had already been together for over 6 years? Yes, I was the outsider!

I found these cute little bags on Amazon, (30p, 12 designs) sold as lunch bags.  I think if I were supply teaching now, I’d be ordering half a dozen!  One for raffle prizes, one for foam lolly sticks with ‘What to do when you’ve finished’ ideas on them, one for my lunch, one for my second lunch (on the way home in the car, I couldn’t eat breakfast back then, but still fitted in my 3 meals a day!) one as a pencil case including stapler, hole punch etc., and a final one as a Magic Bag with a surprise in it for the children.

Where next? There’s a great quick read here on step teachers. Check out our resources area here too

Top Tips – A handy guide to getting more supply work

Top Ten - Tips for supply teachersHere’s a free download for supply teachers on getting more supply teaching work.  There is growing demand for supply teachers, as the number of children continues to rise, the number of NQTs seemingly falls, and the amount of CPD and PPA time teachers get increases. Stress levels amongst contracted teachers, and general illness (probably due to stress in a lot of cases) are also rising.

Yet some cannot manage financially on the amount of supply work they get.  The ten top tips in this free download aren’t conclusive, not every tip will be applicable, or work, for every supply teacher, but it’s just a little read which may inspire you to do something different, leading to more work…

Top Ten Tips – A handy guide to getting more supply work

A work in progress!

Where next? There’s a great quick read here on Top tips for leaving a dog at home while you work. Check out our resources area here too.

Education Staffing Solutions

AdvertisementESS Recruitment and Training

ESS – Education Staffing Solutions are opening up a new office in the heart of Hereford.  We are looking to recruit Primary and Secondary Teachers, Teaching Assistants and SEN Staff to cover various schools within Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.

ESS are a thriving education agency established 2003  and are constantly growing and striving to improve and achieve the highest possible standards within the education sector.

If you have the relevant qualifications and are seeking temporary employment which could lead to permanent posts please e-mail hereford@essengland.com.

If you would like to find out more about Education Staffing Solutions, please visit our website www.esswales.com

Where next? There’s a great quick read here on Ellie’s friends
Check out our resources area here too.

Supply Teaching Solutions

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Supply Teaching Solutions - A teacher run agency for Brighton and the surrounding areas

Supply Teaching Solutions is a teacher run agency based in the South East. Working with schools in Brighton and Hove and the wider area of Sussex we have a range of teaching roles, day to day, short, longer term and permanent.

We are an independent agency with a difference, having been created by a deputy head teacher and a teacher. Our primary focus is our teachers. We believe that supporting and valuing supply teachers for the essential contribution they make to the education system is key.

We pay our teachers the highest viable rate and operate PAYE with no payroll charges, profit is not our priority. We do not charge introduction/finders fees to schools and actively support teachers in finding permanent positions, if that’s what they are looking for. We are here 24/7 to support and advise in any way we can. Our understanding of the role is crystal clear as we have first hand experience of both working on supply and booking supply. We are education professionals still working in our field so are perfectly placed to provide quality CPD which is up to date and relevant to supply teachers. We are committed to ensuring that our teachers add value to their career during their time with Supply Teaching Solutions.

If you would like to become part of our team be assured that we will listen carefully to your needs and find you the type of work you want, when you want it. We have lots of work and are always looking for enthusiastic teachers both experienced and newly qualified.

For more information contact us –

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email : enquiries@supplyteachingsolutions.co.uk
tel : 07834586064
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Where next? There’s a great quick read here on supply teaching worries. Check out our resources area here too.

Hays Education in the South East

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Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking for your next opportunity in early years, primary, secondary, independent, academy or an SEN setting, we put you in the best place to find the right role. This means not only understanding your needs but also how to make the most of your skills and potential.

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Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment online trainingPlus:

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Huddersfield 01484 517 968
Hull 01482 227 128
Lancaster 01524 230 718
Leeds 0113 200 3710
Leicester 0116 253 2389
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Luton 01582 390 575
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Northampton 01604 258 772
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Nottingham 0115 924 2562
Oxford 01865 248 713
Plymouth 01752 236 680
Portsmouth 02392 634 017
Preston 01772 201 513
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Check out our resources area here too.

Hays Education in the South West

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Hays Recruiting experts in Education

RIGHT FIT
FIRST TIME

Working with over 1000 partner schools nationally, we can offer you access to permanent or temporary vacancies you simply won’t find anywhere else.

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking for your next opportunity in early years, primary, secondary, independent, academy or an SEN setting, we put you in the best place to find the right role. This means not only understanding your needs but also how to make the most of your skills and potential.

Based across 7 key locations in the South West including Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Exeter, Oxford. Plymouth, Reading and Swindon, our team of specialist consultants in the South West are best placed to work with you to find your next.

To help you prepare for next teaching job we offer:

One-to-one support from a recruiting expert

One of our dedicated consultants will be your single point of contact to guide you through the applications process. We’ll offer you a personal consultation, followed by a face-to-face meeting to help us get a clear picture of what exactly you’re looking for. From here we’ll keep you in close contact with you, giving you plenty of advice and support.

Access to exclusive job opportunities

We are currently working on an exclusive basis with a wide range of primary and secondary schools and academies nationwide, supporting their search for the very best teaching staff. Right now many of our partner schools are looking to recruit a range of teachers across a whole range of subjects and key stages. This means we can offer you access to permanent or temporary vacancies you simply won’t find anywhere else.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment online trainingPlus:

  • Free access to our online safeguarding and child protection training course
  • Advice on writing an application with impact
  • Access to mock interview assessment days for new teachers

With offices across the UK and an international network, we can help find your ideal job either locally, further away or overseas.

For more information visit www.hays.co.uk/education or contact your local specialist team:

Birmingham 0121 236 4476
Brighton 01273 729 465
Bristol 01179 279 369
Cambridge 01223 544 314
Canterbury 01227 783 891
Cardiff 02920 372 328
Chelmsford 01245 244 903
Cheltenham 01242 244 549
Coventry 02476 222 322
Enfield 020 8872 5700
Exeter 01392 348 870
Guildford 01483 701 325
Huddersfield 01484 517 968
Hull 01482 227 128
Lancaster 01524 230 718
Leeds 0113 200 3710
Leicester 0116 253 2389
Lincoln 01522 344 403
Liverpool 0151 242 5100
London Victoria 020 7259 8770
London (International) 020 7259 8771
Luton 01582 390 575
Maidstone 01622 235 680
Manchester 0161 228 7300
Middlesbrough 01642 243 503
Newcastle 0191 261 9243
Northampton 01604 258 772
Norwich 01603 636 020
Nottingham 0115 924 2562
Oxford 01865 248 713
Plymouth 01752 236 680
Portsmouth 02392 634 017
Preston 01772 201 513
Reading 0118 907 0327
Sheffield 0114 272 1470
Stafford 01785 215 451
Swindon 01793 688 614
Wigan 01942 754 203
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Hays Education in Wales

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Hays Recruiting experts in Education

RIGHT FIT
FIRST TIME

Working with over 1000 partner schools nationally, we can offer you access to permanent or temporary vacancies you simply won’t find anywhere else.

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking for your next opportunity in early years, primary, secondary, independent, academy or an SEN setting, we put you in the best place to find the right role. This means not only understanding your needs but also how to make the most of your skills and potential.

Our team of specialist consultants in Wales are best placed to work with you to find your next.

To help you prepare for next teaching job we offer:

One-to-one support from a recruiting expert

One of our dedicated consultants will be your single point of contact to guide you through the applications process. We’ll offer you a personal consultation, followed by a face-to-face meeting to help us get a clear picture of what exactly you’re looking for. From here we’ll keep you in close contact with you, giving you plenty of advice and support.

Access to exclusive job opportunities

We are currently working on an exclusive basis with a wide range of primary and secondary schools and academies nationwide, supporting their search for the very best teaching staff. Right now many of our partner schools are looking to recruit a range of teachers across a whole range of subjects and key stages. This means we can offer you access to permanent or temporary vacancies you simply won’t find anywhere else.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment online trainingPlus:

  • Free access to our online safeguarding and child protection training course
  • Advice on writing an application with impact
  • Access to mock interview assessment days for new teachers

With offices across the UK and an international network, we can help find your ideal job either locally, further away or overseas.

For more information visit www.hays.co.uk/education or contact your local specialist team:

Birmingham 0121 236 4476
Brighton 01273 729 465
Bristol 01179 279 369
Cambridge 01223 544 314
Canterbury 01227 783 891
Cardiff 02920 372 328
Chelmsford 01245 244 903
Cheltenham 01242 244 549
Coventry 02476 222 322
Enfield 020 8872 5700
Exeter 01392 348 870
Guildford 01483 701 325
Huddersfield 01484 517 968
Hull 01482 227 128
Lancaster 01524 230 718
Leeds 0113 200 3710
Leicester 0116 253 2389
Lincoln 01522 344 403
Liverpool 0151 242 5100
London Victoria 020 7259 8770
London (International) 020 7259 8771
Luton 01582 390 575
Maidstone 01622 235 680
Manchester 0161 228 7300
Middlesbrough 01642 243 503
Newcastle 0191 261 9243
Northampton 01604 258 772
Norwich 01603 636 020
Nottingham 0115 924 2562
Oxford 01865 248 713
Plymouth 01752 236 680
Portsmouth 02392 634 017
Preston 01772 201 513
Reading 0118 907 0327
Sheffield 0114 272 1470
Stafford 01785 215 451
Swindon 01793 688 614
Wigan 01942 754 203
Wolverhampton 01902 429 867

Want to find out more? Here is some help that could be near you!

Hays education in East Anglia

Hays education in the East Midlands

Hays education in the North of England

Hays education in the North West

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Hays education in the South West

Hays education in the West Midlands

Hays education in Yorkshire and Humberside

Check out our resources area here too.

Hays Education in East Anglia

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Hays Recruiting experts in Education

RIGHT FIT
FIRST TIME

Working with over 1000 partner schools nationally, we can offer you access to permanent or temporary vacancies you simply won’t find anywhere else.

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking for your next opportunity in early years, primary, secondary, independent, academy or an SEN setting, we put you in the best place to find the right role. This means not only understanding your needs but also how to make the most of your skills and potential.

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One-to-one support from a recruiting expert

One of our dedicated consultants will be your single point of contact to guide you through the applications process. We’ll offer you a personal consultation, followed by a face-to-face meeting to help us get a clear picture of what exactly you’re looking for. From here we’ll keep you in close contact with you, giving you plenty of advice and support.

Access to exclusive job opportunities

We are currently working on an exclusive basis with a wide range of primary and secondary schools and academies nationwide, supporting their search for the very best teaching staff. Right now many of our partner schools are looking to recruit a range of teachers across a whole range of subjects and key stages. This means we can offer you access to permanent or temporary vacancies you simply won’t find anywhere else.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment online trainingPlus:

  • Free access to our online safeguarding and child protection training course
  • Advice on writing an application with impact
  • Access to mock interview assessment days for new teachers

With offices across the UK and an international network, we can help find your ideal job either locally, further away or overseas.

For more information visit www.hays.co.uk/education or contact your local specialist team:

Birmingham 0121 236 4476
Brighton 01273 729 465
Bristol 01179 279 369
Cambridge 01223 544 314
Canterbury 01227 783 891
Cardiff 02920 372 328
Chelmsford 01245 244 903
Cheltenham 01242 244 549
Coventry 02476 222 322
Enfield 020 8872 5700
Exeter 01392 348 870
Guildford 01483 701 325
Huddersfield 01484 517 968
Hull 01482 227 128
Lancaster 01524 230 718
Leeds 0113 200 3710
Leicester 0116 253 2389
Lincoln 01522 344 403
Liverpool 0151 242 5100
London Victoria 020 7259 8770
London (International) 020 7259 8771
Luton 01582 390 575
Maidstone 01622 235 680
Manchester 0161 228 7300
Middlesbrough 01642 243 503
Newcastle 0191 261 9243
Northampton 01604 258 772
Norwich 01603 636 020
Nottingham 0115 924 2562
Oxford 01865 248 713
Plymouth 01752 236 680
Portsmouth 02392 634 017
Preston 01772 201 513
Reading 0118 907 0327
Sheffield 0114 272 1470
Stafford 01785 215 451
Swindon 01793 688 614
Wigan 01942 754 203
Wolverhampton 01902 429 867

Want to find out more? Here is some help that could be near you!

Hays education in the East Midlands

Hays education in the North of England

Hays education in the North West

Hays education in the South East

Hays education in the South West

Hays education in the West Midlands

Hays education in Wales

Hays education in Yorkshire and Humberside

Check out our resources area here too.

Hays Education in the East Midlands

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Hays Recruiting experts in Education

RIGHT FIT
FIRST TIME

Working with over 1000 partner schools nationally, we can offer you access to permanent or temporary vacancies you simply won’t find anywhere else.

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking for your next opportunity in early years, primary, secondary, independent, academy or an SEN setting, we put you in the best place to find the right role. This means not only understanding your needs but also how to make the most of your skills and potential.

Our specialist consultants in Nottingham, Leicester and Derby are best placed to work with you to find your next role.

To help you prepare for next teaching job we offer:

One-to-one support from a recruiting expert

One of our dedicated consultants will be your single point of contact to guide you through the applications process. We’ll offer you a personal consultation, followed by a face-to-face meeting to help us get a clear picture of what exactly you’re looking for. From here we’ll keep you in close contact with you, giving you plenty of advice and support.

Access to exclusive job opportunities

We are currently working on an exclusive basis with a wide range of primary and secondary schools and academies nationwide, supporting their search for the very best teaching staff. Right now many of our partner schools are looking to recruit a range of teachers across a whole range of subjects and key stages. This means we can offer you access to permanent or temporary vacancies you simply won’t find anywhere else.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment online trainingPlus:

  • Free access to our online safeguarding and child protection training course
  • Advice on writing an application with impact
  • Access to mock interview assessment days for new teachers

With offices across the UK and an international network, we can help find your ideal job either locally, further away or overseas.

For more information visit www.hays.co.uk/education or contact your local specialist team:

Birmingham 0121 236 4476
Brighton 01273 729 465
Bristol 01179 279 369
Cambridge 01223 544 314
Canterbury 01227 783 891
Cardiff 02920 372 328
Chelmsford 01245 244 903
Cheltenham 01242 244 549
Coventry 02476 222 322
Enfield 020 8872 5700
Exeter 01392 348 870
Guildford 01483 701 325
Huddersfield 01484 517 968
Hull 01482 227 128
Lancaster 01524 230 718
Leeds 0113 200 3710
Leicester 0116 253 2389
Lincoln 01522 344 403
Liverpool 0151 242 5100
London Victoria 020 7259 8770
London (International) 020 7259 8771
Luton 01582 390 575
Maidstone 01622 235 680
Manchester 0161 228 7300
Middlesbrough 01642 243 503
Newcastle 0191 261 9243
Northampton 01604 258 772
Norwich 01603 636 020
Nottingham 0115 924 2562
Oxford 01865 248 713
Plymouth 01752 236 680
Portsmouth 02392 634 017
Preston 01772 201 513
Reading 0118 907 0327
Sheffield 0114 272 1470
Stafford 01785 215 451
Swindon 01793 688 614
Wigan 01942 754 203
Wolverhampton 01902 429 867

Want to find out more? Here is some help that could be near you!

Hays education in East Anglia

Hays education in the North of England

Hays education in the North West

Hays education in the South East

Hays education in the South West

Hays education in the West Midlands

Hays education in Wales

Hays education in Yorkshire and Humberside

Check out our resources area here too.