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Job Title: Supply Teacher
Location: Lancaster, Morecambe, Heysham, Garstang and Kendal
Hours: Depending on your availability. Flexible, ad hoc, part time or full time.
Due to the high demand, Veritas Education are looking for teachers to support the primary schools across the North Lancashire / South Cumbria area.
A supply teacher temporarily takes over classroom duties in the absence of the regular teacher.
Key Responsibilities:
- Classroom Management: Maintain discipline and ensure a safe learning environment. Follow the school's behaviour policies.
- Lesson Delivery: Implement lesson plans provided by the regular teacher. Adapt teaching methods to suit the needs of the students.
- Student Engagement: Motivate and engage students in learning activities. Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
- Assessment: Administer tests, quizzes, and assignments as required. Provide feedback and report on student progress.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of attendance, student performance, and any incidents that occur during the day.
- Communication: Collaborate with other teachers and school staff. Communicate effectively with students and parents as needed.
- Adaptability: Be prepared to teach a variety of subjects and grade levels, often with short notice.
- Professional Development: Stay updated on educational practices and school policies.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Ability to plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons that promote children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
- Strong classroom management skills, adaptability, effective communication, and the ability to engage and motivate students.
Personal Attributes:
- Reliability: Punctual and dependable, with a flexible approach to work.
- Patience and Empathy: Understanding and responsive to the diverse needs of students.
- Enthusiasm: Passionate about teaching and inspiring students.
Work Environment:
- Location: Various schools within the Lancaster, Morecambe, Heysham, Kendal and Garstang area.
- Hours: Typically, school hours, but may vary depending on the assignment. Offering day to day, short term, long term and permanent positions.
Benefits of a Supply Teacher:
Variety - Explore different schools and settings around the local area.
- Build networks and relationships with other teachers and senior leadership teams, becoming familiar with the schools in the area.
- The biggest benefit to supply teaching is flexibility! You are free to choose what days and hours you would like to work.
- Open doors for new opportunities if looking for a permanent position. Working as a supply teacher, you will be able to display what you can offer schools.
Additional Information:
- Professional Conduct: Adhere to school policies, dress code, and professional standards.
- Training: On-the-job training and orientation may be provided.
What Veritas Offers:
- Excellent rate of pay to support cost of living, including holiday pay (PAYE)
- Personalised recruitment support from a friendly and dedicated Education Consultant, with over 12 years' experience working with the local primary schools.
- Support and advice with CV and applications
- Access to training courses, support CPD
- Refer a friend scheme - £250 per candidate referred
- Loyalty scheme - guaranteed pay each week
- Pension contributions
Contact Information:
For further information or to discuss the roles available for the next academic year, please contact Sarah Maclachlan at Veritas Education or email your CV to .
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
