Supply Teacher

Supply Teacher – Sunderland Secondary Schools
Competitive Daily Rates, Flexible Working, September 2026

Teaching Personnel is recruiting fully qualified supply teachers for secondary schools across Sunderland from September 2026. With a broad network of schools across the area and consistent demand throughout the academic year, there is reliable, flexible work available for teachers who want to stay in the classroom on their own terms.

Supply teaching suits those who want variety day to day, freedom over their working pattern, and the ability to build familiarity with a range of Sunderland schools without the commitment of a permanent post. For those who want financial predictability alongside that flexibility, Teaching Personnel's Guaranteed Work Scheme ensures a reliable weekly income regardless of bookings.

Already registered with another agency? If the schools aren't right, the communication is poor, or the rates don't reflect your experience, September is a straightforward time to make a change.

What the role involves:

• Covering planned and unplanned absences across Sunderland secondary schools
• Delivering pre-set lessons or using your own initiative when required
• Managing classrooms confidently across a range of subjects and year groups
• Upholding safeguarding responsibilities in every setting

To be considered:

• QTS or equivalent — essential
• Experience teaching in UK secondary schools
• Confident and adaptable across different classroom environments
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
• Guaranteed Work Scheme for financial stability
• Flexible working — take the days that suit you
• Free CPD and professional development
• Dedicated consultant support
• Routes into long-term and permanent positions

Contract: Flexible supply, Start: September 2026, Location: Sunderland

Send your CV or call 0191 223 5071.

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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