Supply Teacher

Qualified Teacher – General Cover
Sunderland Secondary Schools, Competitive Daily Rates, September 2026

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a qualified teacher for general cover across secondary schools in Sunderland from September 2026. This is a flexible role open to teachers across all subjects and phases, suited to someone who enjoys variety, adapts quickly to different classroom environments, and wants to stay in education without the full demands of a permanent post.

For those who want financial predictability alongside that flexibility, Teaching Personnel's Guaranteed Work Scheme ensures you're paid every week regardless of whether a booking comes in — giving you the best of both worlds. It's a practical, reliable arrangement that removes the uncertainty that puts many teachers off supply work.

What the role involves:

• Covering planned and unplanned absences across Sunderland secondary schools
• Delivering pre-set lessons or using your 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 in a range of 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 and peace of mind
• Flexible working patterns to suit your availability
• 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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