A supply teacher covers lessons for absent teachers, taking class registers and carrying out lesson plans and school duties. You may also be expected to complete any necessary marking.

To be a supply teacher, you will need a recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, Bed, BA/ BSc with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills), SCITT with QTS or an equivalent overseas qualification in line with NARIC. You will also need to be registered with the GTC (General Teaching Council). Alternatively, you could apply for work as a cover supervisor or teaching assistant.

You will need:

• Enhanced DBS
• 2 references
• proof of ID
• Entitlement to work checks
• Medical check confirmation

• The DBS certificate refers to the government Disclosure and Barring Service background checks which must be completed by anyone wishing to work with children or vulnerable adults.
• Visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-application-forms-guide-for-applicants  to find full info on applying for DBS.

If you are coming from overseas, you will need to have a visa/ work permit that allows you to work in the UK. If you are an overseas trained teacher from outside the European Economic Area, you can teach in the UK for up to four years without needing to gain QTS.

Supply teaching is incredibly flexible. With CCS, you choose when and where you are willing to work and we find suitable opportunities catered to your needs. Furthermore, using CCS, our partner platform, offers you even greater control over your supply work direct with schools.

• With supply work, you are able to access a variety of schools, so that no two days are the same. You will encounter a wide range of schools, classes, pupils, subjects, etc.
• Supply work can also vary in terms of day-to-day short term or longer-term positions, all depending on your preference for work.
• Supply teaching is also a really great way to work with a school before accepting a permanent contract.