Returning to a permanent postIf you do decide to return to a permanent post, remember that while you might have a diverse range of experience to offer, head teachers may be a little suspicious about your spell of supply teaching. Continue Reading How to find work as a supply teacherJoining a recruitment agency should guarantee you work, especially if you are willing to take jobs across the age range (primary and secondary), they may also deal with personnel matters, including salary payments, tax and National Insurance. Some agencies offer access to teachers' pension schemes and holiday pay entitlement. Continue Reading Supply teacher check listsAs a supply teacher, you never know what the situation is before the start of a work day. Here's what you need to know before you step into the classroom. Here are some checklists to run through before heading to the school or heading into class. Continue Reading Supply Teaching: The benefits and the difficultiesSupply teachers play an essential role within most schools. They cover for teachers who are ill or absent for other reasons in the short or long-term. They can therefore have many issues to deal with that can make their working lives particularly difficult. It can, however, still be a rewarding and satisfying way to teach. We hope that the following guide will help to answer any questions you may have and offer you hints and tips on how to make supply teaching work for you. Continue Reading Retiring 2012: “’Retirement’ is offering me great opportunities and fulfilment.”Mary Sinnott talks about life after retirement. Continue Reading Retiring 2012: "My friend recently told me it was nice to have me back after 12 long years!"Lynne Hawksworth, a retired Head of English from Preston, tells us about life after school. Continue Reading Supply Teaching: why are some people against religious education teaching?6 October 2011—In the third part of her series on teaching, Supply Teacher and former Chair of Voice looks at the differences between teaching in faith and non-faith schools. Continue Reading |
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