Supply Teacher

Role: Secondary Supply Teacher - ECTs Welcome
Location: Brighton and Hove
Contract: Part-Time / Flexible Supply
Start Date: Ongoing from September 2026
Daily Rate: £130 £145

Supply Desk is working in partnership with a number of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Brighton and Hove, and East Sussex, who are seeking enthusiastic and adaptable teachers to join them on a flexible supply basis. This is an excellent opportunity for newly qualified secondary teachers to build classroom confidence, gain experience across different school settings, and discover the right environment for their teaching career.

About the Role

As a Secondary Supply Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4 within your subject specialism, covering planned absences, short-term placements, and ad hoc supply. Supply teaching offers a valuable way to develop your teaching style, strengthen behaviour management, and experience a variety of school cultures before committing to a long-term role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons across KS3 and KS4 in line with school expectations
• Follow lesson plans provided and adapt confidently to different classroom settings
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies
• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Build classroom experience across a range of secondary schools and year groups
• Provide feedback to staff where required on pupil engagement and progress
• Use each placement as an opportunity to develop confidence, routines, and professional judgement

Candidate Profile

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Subject specialism within secondary education
• Confident, reflective, and eager to develop classroom practice
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working in different school environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for teaching and supporting young people s progress

Requirements

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Two professional teaching references
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Why Register With Us?

• Flexible supply work to fit around your availability
• Opportunity to experience a variety of secondary schools before choosing the right fit
• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
• £100 referral bonus for recommending successful candidates (T&Cs apply)

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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.