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The Role of a Supply Teacher

A supply Teacher covers for teachers who may be absent due to ill health, participation in service training or management duties.

The supply teacher will be providing support for

• The pupil
• The teachers
• The curriculum
• The school

Our Aim

• Pupils receive better quality teaching
• Supply Teachers feel more confident and valued
• Parents and Schools have more confidence in supply

General Conduct

• Arrival time for a morning or full day is 8.30am
• Punctuality is important
• You will be expected to mark all work
• Politeness and courteousness to pupils, parents and all school staff
• Good behaviour management skills
• Good teaching skills (an up to date knowledge as applicable e.g. Foundation Stage/The Numeracy and Literacy Strategy/Subject Knowledge)
• To organise and provide a safe, stimulating and tidy environment
• Supply Teachers need a named colleague to whom they can refer to during the day.
• To Lead by Example
• Being prepared, especially if the date for supply teaching is known well in advance. The supply teacher needs to make contact with the class teacher/team leader as regards the programme for the day(s) in question
• Supply teachers on arrival need to know the following:
• The layout of the school
• The timing of the school days including break times/lunchtimes etc
• The times for assesmbly/literacy/numeracy/PE etc
• School procedures (registration late arrivals etc
• The schools classroom routine (when/how pupils are allowed to leave the classrooms for toilet breaks, access to resources etc)
• The schools expectations as regarding the marking of the work
• Details of any particular pupil issues

All schools should provide supply teachers with this basic information, either in the form of a supply-teaching handbook or a specific document produced for supply teachers.

• TEACHERS UK has enjoyed much success by putting customers at the forefront of our business. To ensure consistency in service, your school will be appointed one of our experienced consultants who will take time to establish your individual needs and always be your point of contact.
• All teachers supplied to you are subject to our stringent security and vetting procedures.
• Extended operating hours to help you in an emergency.
• Varied long term placement option.
• Tailored Invoices.
• Tailored Service – many of our existing schools enjoy a service tailored directly to their individual requirements.
• Prompt and effective payroll and invoicing department.
• Cost effective rates.
• When successfully confirmed in a position, both our supply and permanent teachers will be provided with information on your school and its operation, helping to simplify initial induction.
• In the unlikely event of a teacher not meeting your specific requirements, we will endeavour to replace that teacher immediately.
• Continuity is our priority; therefore, we will always try to supply you with a teacher who has worked at your school before.
• Our Quality Manager is responsible for the implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of our stringent security vetting procedures and the service we provide to you, the school.
• Guidelines on Supply Teaching Agencies are strictly adhered to.
• Dedicated Child Protection Officer for your peace of mind.
• Experienced, dedicated recruitment consultants are available, 7 days a week to fulfil your staffing requirements and to answer any queries you may have.
• Teachers are observed teaching in the classroom to ensure quality and feedback is given to teachers.
• 24 hours, 7 days a week service is guaranteed - local branch staff are available during office hours and through an ‘on call’ facility for the remainder of the day and at weekends.
• One call guarantee - a school makes one telephone call with the initial enquiry/request and branch staff do the rest. We guarantee to call back at 9.30, 12.30 and 2.30 or at a time agreed with the school.
• Free short-listing service – we will provide a list of suitable candidates for temporary/contract/permanent positions and arrange the relevant interview or supply day for the school to see the teacher in action.
• Service Guarantee - if our service has fallen short of expectations then we ask clients to let us know so that we can try to rectify the situation. It is our aim to ensure that customers feel that they have received the best value service available.
• Personal Service - we believe in building up knowledge of both our schools and supply teachers requirements by regular contact and visits. We can then respond to the individual needs of both by tailoring the service to their requirements.
• Tailored Invoices - through consultation with schools our invoices can be tailored to meet their requirements.
• Honest and open approach - we believe in conducting business in a transparent and consistent manner to ensure that customers are clear about the levels of our service delivery.
• Free Graduate Placement Scheme – an exclusive benefit to recent teacher training graduates and free of charge to recruiting schools offering permanent graduate posts for 12 months or more.

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