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Supply Teacher

Academics·Luton·Posted 1 months ago
💰 0-0k GBP/year
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Job description

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Are you an experienced primary school teacher looking for a better work life balance?

Would you like to build a wider knowledge of the primary schools across Luton?

Whether you are an ECT or an experienced primary school teacher, Academics have the solution for you. We are on the hunt for reliable, motivated and flexible primary school teachers that are looking to work on a daily basis within primary schools in Luton!

Primary School Supply Teacher

Contract: Day-to-Day supply, short term and long term

Location: Luton

Salary: £140 - £155 per day

Supply teaching is ideal for both newly qualified and experienced teachers, as you will be able to choose the hours and days that you work.

What we offer:

- A dedicated consultant for Bedfordshire who has great relationships with the local schools

- Great daily rates

- Excellent in house CPD opportunities

- Local schools

- Good to Outstanding schools

Primary School Supply Teacher Requirements:

- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

- 1 Year UK teaching experience

- Knowledge of EYFS, KS1 & KS2

- Flexible and motivated primary teachers who are passionate about education

- Strong classroom management skills

- Flexible and adaptable approach to work

- Positive outlook

- Innovative & resourceful teaching methods

Why Supply Teaching?

- Excellent work life balance

- Flexibility to work as and when you want

- Builds classroom experience

- Provides permanent opportunities

- Variety of schools and children

- Great Professional Development


Should Supply work be ticking the boxes for you then please get in contact with Louis today.

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)1 Year UK teaching experienceEYFS knowledgeKS1 knowledgeKS2 knowledgeClassroom management skills
Nice-to-have
ECT statusMultiple school experienceCPD participationBehaviour management certification
Soft skills
FlexibilityAdaptabilityMotivationReliabilityPositive outlookInnovationResourcefulness
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is the essential requirement mentioned first

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📊 Quantify your UK teaching experience: '2 years primary teaching across KS1 and KS2'

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🌐 Emphasise your knowledge across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 as the advert specifically mentions all three key stages

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🎯 Showcase your flexibility and adaptability as these are key traits for successful supply teachers

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🤝 Mention any experience with different schools or challenging classroom environments to demonstrate your versatility

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  • Delivered engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in 8 different primary schools, maintaining 95% positive feedback from head teachers
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies for classes of up to 32 pupils, reducing disruption incidents by 40% within first week
  • Adapted curriculum planning for short-term placements spanning 2 days to 6 weeks, ensuring seamless continuity for 150+ students

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Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to apply for the Primary Supply Teacher position with Academics in Luton. With my QTS qualification and proven classroom management skills across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, I am well-positioned to provide consistent, high-quality teaching across your partner schools.

My background in primary education has equipped me with the flexibility and adaptability essential for supply teaching. I thrive in varied classroom environments and can quickly establish positive relationships with both students and staff, ensuring minimal disruption to learning.

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Technical

  • How do you adapt lesson plans when walking into an unfamiliar classroom?
  • What strategies do you use to quickly establish classroom management in a new environment?
  • How do you differentiate learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2?
  • What assessment methods do you use when teaching short-term placements?
  • How do you ensure continuity with the regular teacher's curriculum planning?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a challenging classroom situation
  • Describe how you build rapport with students when you're only there temporarily
  • Give an example of when you had to be particularly flexible in your approach
  • How do you handle difficult behaviour when you don't know the school's specific policies?
  • Describe a time when you had to be innovative with limited resources
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Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a challenging classroom situation

I arrived at a Year 2 class to find 28 children with no lesson plans due to the teacher's sudden illness. The situation was chaotic with several children displaying challenging behaviour. I quickly assessed the class dynamics and implemented a structured morning routine, introducing myself through an engaging story activity. I then adapted the day's learning around familiar topics like phonics and numeracy games that required minimal resources. By break time, I had established clear expectations and the children were settled. The head teacher commented that afternoon on how well the class had responded, and I was asked back for the remainder of the week.
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Describe how you build rapport with students when you're only there temporarily

When I started a 3-week placement in a Year 4 class, I knew building trust quickly was essential. I began by learning every child's name within the first morning using interactive name games. I took time to understand their classroom routines and celebrated their existing achievements displayed on the walls. I introduced a daily 'positive postcards' system where I wrote brief notes highlighting individual successes to take home. By the end of week one, attendance had improved from 85% to 96% and the children were actively participating in lessons. Several parents commented at pickup about their children's enthusiasm for school during my placement.

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