Teaching Personnel work in partnership with an 11-16 coeducational secondary school. The school is graded ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted, with specific recognition for its strong academic outcomes and supportive learning environment. Located in Havant, it is easily accessible by car and public transport, with excellent connections to the surrounding area.
The school is currently seeking educators to join them on a predominantly ad-hoc basis to cover periods of absence among permanent teaching staff. This role is well-suited to early career teachers who have recently qualified or experienced teachers seeking additional work to complement a permanent position. It is also ideal for those looking to reduce their workload or adjust their working days.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this role will be:
- Adaptable and Reliable: Able to manage different classroom environments and step into a range of subject areas as needed.
- Confident in Behaviour Management: Capable of maintaining a calm and productive classroom atmosphere, following the school's behaviour policy.
- Organised and Professional: Skilled at delivering pre-planned lessons, collecting completed work, and providing clear feedback to the school about the session.
- Effective Communicator: Able to engage with students, staff, and school leadership effectively to ensure a positive learning experience.
- Passionate About Education: Committed to supporting students’ learning and fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
This role is suitable for:
- Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to gain classroom experience.
- Experienced teachers seeking flexible working arrangements.
- Professionals looking to return to teaching or reduce their workload.
- Individuals with experience in education, such as cover supervisors or teaching assistants, who want to step into a teaching role.
By joining Teaching Personnel as a substitute teacher, you will manage classrooms in secondary schools on a short-term and/or long-term basis. You will oversee behaviour management, deliver pre-planned lessons, maintain a positive learning environment, and ensure all students complete their assigned work. You may frequently work in the same schools, allowing you to develop strong relationships with staff and pupils.
As a substitute teacher with Teaching Personnel, you’ll benefit from:
- A flexible weekly diary with interchangeable days.
- App-notified bookings, including same-day opportunities or pre-booked roles.
- Weekly PAYE pay every Friday.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- A dedicated consultant as your direct contact.
The duties of a substitute teacher include:
- Supervising and delivering pre-planned lessons using provided resources.
- Managing pupil behaviour in line with the school’s policy.
- Addressing any immediate issues or emergencies as per school procedures.
- Collecting and returning completed work to the appropriate teacher.
- Reporting on any notable events or concerns from the lesson.
If you are interested in this role, please apply now with your CV.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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