Supply Teacher

Are you an enthusiastic, flexible, and reliable teacher looking for a rewarding role in a school setting? A school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a Supply Teacher to join their dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers seeking flexible working hours or those looking to gain experience in a variety of primary year groups.

As a Supply Teacher, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of education during periods of staff absence, ensuring that students continue to make progress and engage with their learning. You will be expected to deliver high-quality lessons, manage the classroom effectively, and contribute to the supportive and inclusive culture of our school.

If you're passionate about education and thrive in a flexible and rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons to students across various year groups, in line with the school's curriculum.
• Maintain consistency in teaching and learning during the absence of regular staff.
• Implement lesson plans and adapt them to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Promote a positive and productive classroom environment through effective behavior management.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to the permanent teaching staff.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that allows all students to thrive.
• Adhere to the school’s safeguarding and health and safety policies at all times.

The school is diverse mainstream primary school located in Barking and Dagenham. It is proud of its inclusive ethos and commitment to providing high-quality education for every child, regardless of background or ability. The dedicated team of teachers and support staff work collaboratively to ensure that all students are empowered to succeed both academically and personally.

To be considered for the role of Supply Teacher you will:

• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt to different teaching environments.
• A positive and flexible attitude, with the ability to work across different year groups and subjects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Enhanced DBS check will be required (or willingness to undergo one)

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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