Secondary Supply Teachers & Cover Supervisors | Brighton & Surrounding Areas

Want to work in schools without committing to the same timetable every week?

I'm currently expanding my pool of Supply Teachers and Cover Supervisors for secondary schools across Brighton and the surrounding areas.

This is predominantly flexible, day-to-day supply work, and I think it's important to explain what that actually means before somebody applies.

You choose the days you're available.

I work with the schools to find you suitable bookings.

Some work will be arranged in advance. Some won't.

And there will naturally be busier and quieter periods throughout the academic year.

For people who genuinely want flexibility, though, it can work extremely well.

Let's Talk About the 6:30am Calls

Schools can start contacting me from around **6:30am—and sometimes before—**when they've had an unexpected staff absence.

So, if you've told me you're available that day, there's a chance your phone could ring pretty early.

That's part of day-to-day supply.

Other bookings might be confirmed the afternoon before, several days ahead or even further in advance. But if you're open to same-day work, being responsive in the morning will give you access to considerably more opportunities.

You Don't Need to Give Me Five Days

This is probably the most important part.

If you only want two days of work each week, that's fine.

If you're semi-retired and only want the occasional day, that's fine.

If you're fitting supply around another commitment, that's fine too.

I care much more about whether I can rely on your availability than how much availability you give me.

If you tell me you're available on Monday and Thursday, I need to know there's a reasonable chance you'll be able to work when I call on those days.

And if something changes? Just tell me.

Good communication makes day-to-day supply much easier for everybody.

Supply Teachers

I'm looking for qualified teachers across a range of secondary subjects.

You'll generally need QTS or an appropriate equivalent, and bookings can range from general daily cover through to subject-specific and longer-term teaching.

This can work particularly well for teachers who want to stay in education while stepping away from the demands of a permanent timetable.

Cover Supervisors

You do not need QTS to work as a Cover Supervisor.

You'll supervise lessons using work prepared by the school, manage classroom behaviour and help keep pupils engaged while their usual teacher is absent.

I'm interested in experienced Cover Supervisors as well as people with transferable experience, including:

• Graduates considering teaching
• Sports coaches
• Tutors
• Youth workers
• Mentors
• People experienced in leading groups of young people

Become a Familiar Face

One of the things I particularly want to build this year is continuity.

If you enjoy a school and they like having you, I want to send you back.

Schools naturally start requesting people they know are reliable, and those repeat bookings can turn genuinely casual supply into fairly regular work without you having to commit to a permanent role.

Practical Information

• Secondary schools across Brighton & surrounding areas
• Day-to-day and pre-booked opportunities
• Work throughout the 2026/27 academic year
• Competitive daily rates appropriate to the role
• Flexible working around your availability
• CPD and training available

Driving isn't essential, but having access to a car is a real advantage and will open up considerably more last-minute opportunities.

You'll need an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service. If you don't currently hold one, you'll need to apply through us and join the Update Service. I'll support you with the process, although the cost is covered by the applicant.

We'll also require a full employment and education history and references covering 24 months of employment in total where possible as part of our safeguarding checks.

Interested?

If you want flexible secondary work and you're happy with the reality of day-to-day supply—the early calls, changing locations and occasional quieter weeks—I'd like to hear from you.

You give me the days you genuinely want to work, and I'll do my best to fill them.

Apply today and let's get you into my Brighton secondary supply pool.

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