Supply Teachers

Are you looking for greater flexibility in your teaching career?
Newly qualified and eager to explore different school settings before taking on your own class?

Teaching Personnel is looking for dedicated and adaptable Supply Teachers to support a variety of Primary and Secondary schools in the Plymouth area this September. Whether you’re an experienced educator seeking a better work-life balance or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) aiming to gain broader classroom exposure, supply teaching offers an ideal pathway.

The opportunity:

• Step into welcoming classrooms and deliver engaging, pre-prepared lessons

• Support students across various year groups

• Experience a variety of school environments with no long-term commitment

• Choose when and where you work, with assignments to suit your schedule

We’re looking for:

• Qualified Teachers with QTS (UK)

• Reliable professionals with a positive and flexible approach

• Strong communicators with good classroom management

• ECTs who are keen to build experience across multiple schools

• An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why join Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden agency fees

• A supportive consultant dedicated to your placements and career progression

• Access to ongoing professional development and online training

• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles if desired

• A chance to regain control of your work-life balance

Supply teaching is the perfect way to stay connected to the classroom, explore different teaching environments, and build valuable experience—all without the pressure of full-time planning and marking.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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