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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 –

web : www.supplyteachingsolutions.co.uk
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.

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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 local office network in the South East includes Brighton, Canterbury, Maidstone, London, Portsmouth and Woking. Our team of specialist consultants based throughout the South East 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.

Plus:

• 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

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.

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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.

Plus:

• 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

Hays education in the South East

Hays education in the West Midlands

Hays education in Wales

Hays education in Yorkshire and Humberside

Check out our resources area here too.

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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.

Plus:

• 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

Hays education in the South East

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.

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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 are best placed to work with your next role. They are based in Norwich, Luton, Chelmsford, Cambridge and Enfield.

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.

Plus:

• 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.

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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.

Plus:

• 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.

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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 in Birmingham, Coventry, Northampton, Stafford and Wolverhampton, our team of specialist consultants throughout the West Midlands 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.

Plus:

• 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

Hays education in the South East

Hays education in the South West

Hays education in Wales

Hays education in Yorkshire and Humberside

Check out our resources area here too.

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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 are based in offices throughout Yorkshire and Humberside including Leeds, Sheffield, Huddersfield, Hull and Lincoln. They 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.

Plus:

• 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

Hays education in the South East

Hays education in the South West

Hays education in the West Midlands

Hays education in Wales

Check out our resources area here too.

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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 based in Middlesbrough and Newcastle 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.

Plus:

• 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 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.

By Sharon Wood

Much of the stress for supply teachers begins before they reach the classroom. In this series of articles looking at top tips for supply teaching, we look at practical ways to reduce this stress.

We all know it. Children are like cats and dogs: if they sense that you’re uncomfortable (and they’re very good at sensing that!) they will play on it. Confidence in the classroom is an imperative part to a supply teacher’s survival kit. But it’s not just in the classroom that it’s a necessity, confidence is much needed in up to 5 new staff rooms a week, with new sets of parents, with new TAs and when talking with your agency’s consultant.

I can’t think of a worse place than inside a classroom with 36 new children to hope to start to build up your own confidence. For some, it’s a great training ground, but for others, it can mean make or break. If you want an easier ride, strike up a conversation with a stranger out of school. Try it today… Try it in the supermarket, the library, in the playground when picking your own children up. Having to talk to strangers comes with the territory, so take every opportunity to build up your confidence in doing this outside the classroom.  Much less pressure than doing it when you’re in school. Practice, and you will find staff rooms feel more welcoming.

Be prepared  –  the night before!  You’ll have a much better night’s sleep if you know your clothes are ready, you have food ready to go, directions, and some ‘no resources needed’ time fillers. Make sure however, that you go to bed at a sensible time and don’t spend all night creating a wonderful resource for the next day just in case!

Time managements skills are key.  If you’re late, or know that you’re going to be late, you’ll get flustered.  If you’re all flustered, you won’t have the time or the mindset to internalise all the information you need, or to ask all the questions you want to ask. Work out what time you need to leave, print out directions to the school and in your head work through how you’re going to get there and where you may park / disembark the bus etc. If you don’t know the school, have you time to do a trial run through to it? Or ask your agency, someone will have visited it and be able to give you information. Take a notepad and on the first page have a list of the questions you want to ask on arrival. These might be something like:

Where is the fire exit for this classroom? Where is the assembly point?
What is the behaviour policy and mark scheme for the school?
Where are the staff facilities?
What time is assembly and where is it held?

Dress for confidence.  This doesn’t necessarily mean power suits, especially with the younger children!  What do you feel comfortable and confident teaching in? Think practical yet smart. Also think layers – school heating systems can be awkward souls, and in the warmer months there is nowhere more stuffy than a classroom!

Have you cracked it? Do you feel the confidence that you wish to portray? Let us know your top tips for supply teaching with confidence below, on Facebook, or on Twitter!

Where next? There’s a great quick read here on tips for supply teachers on getting repeated bookings. Check out our resources area here too.