Experience the best of both worlds as a supply teacher with <a href="https://www.prosperoteaching.com/">Prospero Teaching</a>. Flexibility and fulfillment are just a few clicks away, with our comprehensive guide to prepare you ahead of your next supply job.

Guide to Becoming a Supply Teacher

Supply Teaching with Prospero Teaching

Explore the many advantages of becoming a supply teacher with Prospero Teaching. Make a positive difference in the lives of students. Gain a diverse range of experience. Let us support you on your job search.

Benefits of Choosing Supply

Why You Should Consider Agencies for Supply Teachers

A better work-life balance. The flexibility to work full time, part time or long term. Fantastic rates of pay per day. No staff meetings!
These are just a few of the many factors that make supply work an attractive career choice.
Unsure whether you&#8217;d like to be a primary teacher or secondary teacher? You can also gain a wide range of valuable experiences working with different age groups, subjects, and school environments, which can enhance your teaching skills and professional development.
See below for the types of roles on offer with Prospero Teaching for supply teachers.

Benefits of Choosing Supply 

Becoming a teacher in the UK requires a few key qualifications and requirements.
Firstly, you must have a teaching qualification such as a PGCE or QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
Additionally, it is important for teachers to have experience teaching in the UK education system and knowledge of the national curriculum. A strong understanding of classroom management, time management skills, and the ability to adapt to different teaching styles and lesson plans. It is possible for those with an undergraduate degree to work as an <a href="https://www.prosperoteaching.com/graduate-teaching-jobs-schools" target="_blank" rel="noopener">un qualified teacher</a>, with opportunities to start with teaching assistant experience.
Teachers must have a valid DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and be able to provide references from previous employers.
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Qualifications & Requirements

Learn about the application process with Prospero Teaching, including information on qualifications and requirements, certifications, and background checks.

Supply Teacher Guide

The Application Process 

Registering with Prospero Teaching is the perfect way to gain access to a wide range of teaching opportunities in schools across the country.
As one of the leading teaching agencies in the UK, Prospero can help you find the right job for you.

Register for Supply Work

Once you have registered with Prospero Teaching, one of our friendly and local consultants will be in touch to hear about your preferences and how we can help you find the perfect teaching opportunity.
We understand that every teacher is different and that&#8217;s why we take the time to listen to your needs and preferences.
Your consultant will work closely with you to understand your teaching experience, location preferences, your pay rates per day, and the type of role you are looking for. Primary teacher supply teacher jobs?
This way, we can match you with the perfect school and opportunity that aligns with your career goals.

Speak with a Local Consultant

Before we can match you with the perfect school and opportunities, it is important to complete certain compliance requirements.
As a registered teacher with Prospero Teaching, you will need to provide all necessary documentation as required by our compliance team.
Also, all teachers must complete our free online safeguarding course to ensure the safety and well-being of the students in our schools.

Compliance & Safeguarding

Once your registration is complete, the fun really begins!
Our team of experienced consultants will start searching for supply work opportunities in your local area in one of our many great schools.
We work with a wide variety of schools, from small primary schools to large secondary schools, so you can be sure we have something that fits your preferences.
Whether you&#8217;re looking for short-term or long-term assignments, we&#8217;ll work with you to find the perfect opportunity.
Check out our current vacancies:

Start Supply Work!

Get schools asking you back: Become a top-performing supply teacher with our curated collection of tips and resources.

Succeeding in Supply: Tips & Resources

Check out our supply teacher jobs survival guide for an overview of some of the key advice on not just surviving, but thriving as a supply teacher.

Supply Teacher Survival Guide

It&#8217;s Your Classroom (for the day)&#8230; You&#8217;re in Charge!
It&#8217;s been said many times that teaching is just like acting.
You need to be convincing in playing the part of a confident, knowledgeable, fair teacher who is clearly in charge. Some classes require golden-globe worthy performances.
Find out how to practice and perfect your &#8216;teacher person&#8217; below:

The "Teacher Persona"

A fear of having to manage the behaviour of a new class each day is something that puts some off of supply.
However, supply work offers the chance to hone and master your positive classroom management strategies.
Check out our advice on starting strong with a new class&#8230;

Positive Classroom Management

The first few minutes with a new class on a supply day can be make or break: you&#8217;ve demonstrated you&#8217;re in charge with your teacher persona, and set very clear expectations for behaviour and effort.
What&#8217;s next? It&#8217;s vital that you&#8217;re able to maintain a calm learning environment for the duration.
Find out how below:

Maintaining a Calm Learning Environment

We believe that 99% of misbehaviour from students stem from them either not understanding what they should be doing, or are feeling unmotivated in class.
Add challenge, competitions and the opportunity to win a reward through hard work and good behaviour in your supply lessons&#8230;

Demonstrating Progress and Motivating Students

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Supply Teaching with Prospero Teaching

Why You Should Consider Agencies for Supply Teachers

The Application Process

Succeeding in Supply: Tips & Resources

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