Supply Teacher
Job description
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Are you a Primary School Teacher looking for flexible work across Northumberland?
We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Supply Teachers to work across a range of schools.
This role is ideal for both experienced teachers and ECTs who are seeking flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to gain experience in different educational settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging lessons in line with provided plans
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies
- Adapt quickly to different school environments and age groups
- Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students
- Mark and provide feedback on student work where required
- Communicate effectively with school staff and leadership teams
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Experience teaching within UK primary schools
- Strong classroom management skills
- Flexibility, reliability, and a proactive approach
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A valid enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
What We Offer
- Flexible working to suit your schedule
- Competitive daily rates
- Opportunities to work in a variety of schools and settings
- Ongoing support from a dedicated team
- Potential for long-term and permanent placements
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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.
Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently at the top of your CV as this is explicitly required for the role
📊 Quantify your classroom experience: 'Managed classes of 30+ pupils across KS1 and KS2, maintaining 95% engagement rates'
🌐 Emphasise your adaptability by listing different school types you've worked in (state, academy, faith schools)
🎯 Include your Enhanced DBS status and update service registration as this is essential for immediate placement
🤝 Showcase your flexibility with specific examples of short-notice cover or different year groups taught
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- •Delivered engaging lessons across KS1 and KS2 in 12 different primary schools, maintaining 98% positive feedback from class teachers
- •Managed classroom behaviour effectively using diverse school policies, achieving smooth transitions with zero disruption incidents across 85 supply days
- •Adapted lesson plans within 15 minutes of arrival for Year 3-6 classes, ensuring curriculum continuity and student engagement rates above 90%
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Spencer Clarke Group's flexible supply teaching opportunities across Northumberland align perfectly with my teaching career goals. With my QTS qualification and proven classroom management skills, I am well-positioned to deliver engaging lessons and adapt quickly to different primary school environments as outlined in your advert.
My background in primary education has equipped me with the adaptability and reliability essential for successful supply teaching, enabling me to maintain continuity of learning while building positive relationships with both students and staff.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you adapt lesson plans when arriving at a new school with minimal preparation time?
- ›What strategies do you use to quickly establish classroom management in an unfamiliar environment?
- ›How do you assess student progress when working short-term placements?
- ›Describe your approach to following different schools' behaviour policies
- ›How do you ensure continuity of learning when covering for absent teachers?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a challenging classroom situation
- ›Describe a situation where you had to build rapport with students in a short timeframe
- ›How do you handle working with minimal information about students' individual needs?
- ›Give an example of when you've had to communicate effectively with school staff you'd never met before
- ›Describe a time when you had to manage difficult behaviour without knowing the school's specific procedures
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a challenging classroom situation
How do you handle working with minimal information about students' individual needs?