A Supply Teacher, or Substitute Teacher, covers the role of a permanent Teacher. Their main duties include carrying out the absent Teacher's lesson plan, consulting with parents and maintaining records of student progress.Supply Teacher duties and responsibilities:

Supply Teachers can work with a range of different age groups, and many specialise in specific Subjects teaching. The class's subject, the grade level and how long the Supply Teacher serves in a given class may affect their duties.
Some of their specific duties and responsibilities include:
Collaborating with Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers and School Administrators to make sure students are safe
Promoting in-class engagement and good behaviour
Proctoring examinations and quizzes
Assigning and collecting assignments and keeping it organised for when the permanent Teacher returns
Leading lessons using presentations, textbooks and other learning materials
Following lesson plans from the permanent Teacher
Supervising students in class and during recess, lunch and detention periods

What qualities make a good Supply Teacher?A good Supply Teacher is adaptable. These professionals must be comfortable picking up where the permanent Teacher left off, following their directions and trying activities that keep pupils focused. Good Supply Teachers also have excellent leadership skills. They must have the confidence to lead a lesson, engage the pupils and encourage them to complete tasks. They must also have excellent conflict-resolution skills to manage student interactions effectively. Why would you want to work with us at Horizon Teachers?

Easy registration process completed in full through one online link and a video consultation
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Horizon Teachers has been great at finding me work whenever I needed it. Rina in particular is fantastic!5 Star Google ReviewHorizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. Horizon Teachers. Enhancing Children's Education.

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