Secondary Teachers - Tower Hamlets We are looking for committed and flexible Secondary Supply Teachers to join a network of secondary schools across Tower Hamlets. This role involves delivering high-quality teaching at short notice and maintaining learning continuity when regular teachers are absent. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills, adaptability to different classroom settings, and a dedication to supporting pupil achievement. This role is suitable for experienced educators seeking variety in their teaching assignments, as well as early career teachers who want to gain valuable exposure across a range of schools.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver lessons in line with school plans and curriculum expectations, ensuring pupils remain engaged and focused.
Maintain a structured and safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of different classes, year groups, and ability levels.
Ensure pupils complete assigned work and provide feedback as appropriate.
Support school staff in implementing school policies and routines effectively.
Maintain accurate records of attendance, pupil progress, and any incidents in line with school requirements.
Uphold all safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.
Demonstrate professionalism and reliability, responding positively to short-notice assignments.
Working in Tower Hamlets schools Tower Hamlets is home to a vibrant and culturally diverse network of secondary schools, recognised for their commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and personalised learning. Schools in the borough actively embrace creative teaching methods, high expectations, and strong pastoral support, ensuring students thrive both academically and socially.
The boroughs schools often collaborate on enrichment programmes, community initiatives, and professional development opportunities, providing staff with excellent opportunities to develop their skills and share best practice. Working in Tower Hamlets offers teachers the chance to be part of dynamic schools where diversity, ambition, and opportunity are celebrated.
About Opogo Education
Opogo Education is reshaping the traditional supply agency model making it faster, fairer and more efficient. Our benefits include:
Easy-to-use mobile app: set your availability and pay rates from our mobile app and let the jobs come to you.
Higher rates: our tech-led approach allows us to reduce costs for schools and pay our educators more than traditional agencies.
One-click timesheets: approve your timesheets once a week all through the mobile app.
Smart match: we match you with the most suitable jobs so that schools can easily find you and send you opportunities.
Social enterprise: we reinvest our profits back into the education sector to support you. Access hundreds of CPD-certified courses for free through our Learn platform.
Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2025 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures.
Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
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