Secondary Supply Teacher – Plymouth & Surrounding Areas

• Plymouth & surrounding areas
• Flexible supply work
• Competitive daily rates
• Choose your own availability

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Secondary Supply Teachers to work across Plymouth and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to build classroom experience, develop confidence, and gain a deeper understanding of different school settings before committing to a long-term role.

We work with a wide range of secondary schools across the region, offering day-to-day, short-term, and longer-term supply opportunities.

The Role:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Supporting student learning and engagement
• Adapting quickly to different school environments
• Gaining experience across multiple secondary schools

What This Role Offers ECTs:

• Valuable classroom experience across a variety of schools
• Opportunity to explore different departments and teaching styles
• Build confidence in behaviour management and lesson delivery
• Strengthen your CV before securing a permanent role
• Flexible work to suit your schedule and development needs

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards QTS (ECTs welcome)
• Passion for education and supporting young people
• Strong classroom presence and adaptability
• Ability to travel across Plymouth and surrounding areas
• Driver or non-driver applicants welcome

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Flexible supply work tailored to your availability
• Opportunities across a wide network of secondary schools
• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant
• Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities

If you’re an ECT looking to gain experience, explore local schools, and build confidence in the classroom, this is the perfect opportunity to get started.

Apply today and begin your supply teaching journey in Plymouth.

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.
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