Supply Teacher

Fully Qualified Supply Teacher – Inspire, Teach & Thrive in a High‑Performing Secondary School

Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Start Date: Immediate / Flexible
Working Options: Full‑time · Part‑time · Flexible

Are you a passionate, fully qualified teacher looking for a rewarding supply role where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference?

Join a thriving, community‑focused secondary school proudly rated Ofsted Good, with Outstanding personal development, with an environment committed to nurturing character, confidence, and ambition in every student.

This vibrant 11–16 mixed secondary school is renowned for its welcoming culture, high expectations, and motivated students who are eager to learn. It’s the perfect setting for a teacher who wants variety, professional fulfilment, and the chance to be part of a genuinely uplifting school community.

Why This School Is an Exceptional Place to Teach

You’ll be stepping into a rich, broad curriculum featuring an inspiring mix of subjects including science, psychology, 3D design, art, textiles, photography, drama, PE, and construction. With excellent facilities and a supportive team around you, you’ll have everything you need to deliver high‑quality lessons and maintain a purposeful learning environment.

Your Role as a Supply Teacher

As a Supply Teacher, you will:

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons across your specialist subject and/or a range of curriculum areas
• Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment that supports learning and engagement
• Adapt your teaching approach to suit different classes and learner needs
• Model the school’s values of aspiration, respect, opportunity, and excellence
• Provide continuity of learning while members of staff are absent
• Build strong relationships with students and staff, contributing to a positive school culture

Whether you're seeking regular full‑time work, consistent part‑time days, or flexible availability that fits around your lifestyle, this school welcomes teachers with passion, professionalism, and a commitment to supporting young people.

Who This Role Suits

This opportunity is perfect for:

• Fully Qualified Teachers (QTS or equivalent)
• Early Career Teachers looking to broaden their experience
• Experienced teachers seeking flexibility or variety
• Educators who love the fast‑paced, diverse nature of supply teaching
• Teachers wanting to make meaningful impact without the demands of a permanent post

If you are confident, adaptable, and energised by working in a busy secondary environment, you will thrive in this role.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

• Full‑time, part‑time & flexible work options
• Term‑time only schedule
• Holiday pay
• Monday–Friday availability depending on your preference
• Ongoing support and CPD through Teaching Personnel’s experienced consultants
• A chance to gain experience across a variety of subjects and year groups

Take the Next Step

This is more than a supply role, it’s a chance to teach in an environment that values your professionalism, supports your development, and invests in its staff as much as its students.

If you’re ready to inspire ambitious young people while enjoying a role built around flexibility, purpose, and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future, all while developing your own.

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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