Looking for supply teaching jobs or trying to understand which type of supply role might suit you?
Supply work covers everything from day to day primary teaching and secondary subject cover to teaching assistant, SEND and cover supervisor roles.
This section brings together practical information about supply teaching roles, pay, local market activity and getting started.
No recruitment pitch. No CV upload. Just useful information to help you understand your options.
Supply teacher jobs
Supply teachers work across primary, secondary and specialist settings, covering anything from a single day to longer term placements.
- Primary Supply Teacher
- Maths Supply Teacher
- English Supply Teacher
- Science Supply Teacher
- Geography Supply Teacher
- Drama Supply Teacher
If you are new to supply, it is worth understanding the difference between day to day and long term work, how agencies operate and how pay can vary between roles and locations.
Teaching assistant and support roles
Not all supply work requires qualified teacher status. Schools also use temporary staff across classroom support and cover roles.
- Cover Supervisor
- Teaching Assistant
- Graduate Teaching Assistant
- SEND Teaching Assistant
Supply teaching jobs near you
The amount of supply work available and the rates being offered can vary significantly by location.
Use the Supply Teaching Market to explore what people are sharing in different parts of the country and see where the local picture is strongest.
How much do supply teachers earn?
Supply teacher pay can depend on your role, experience, location, type of booking and how you are employed.
The Pay Checker lets you compare your rate with recent anonymous rates shared by other people working in supply.
How to get started in supply teaching
If you are considering supply for the first time, there are a few things worth understanding before you start.
Our guides cover choosing a supply agency, DBS checks, first days, holiday pay, PAYE and umbrella companies, Agency Worker Regulations and the practical side of working in supply.
Choosing a supply agency
Many people find supply work through an education recruitment agency, and different agencies can be stronger in different locations, phases and subjects.
It is worth comparing how agencies operate, how you will be paid, what type of work they offer and whether their opportunities fit what you are looking for.