Inspire Young Minds as a Supply Teacher in Totton, Southampton
Are you a passionate, adaptable educator seeking a meaningful role — without committing to a permanent post? Teaching Personnel is inviting dedicated supply teachers to shape young lives across secondary schools in Totton, Southampton, starting September 2025.
Why Teaching Personnel?
1. Empowering Supply Teachers with Choice and Flexibility
Teaching Personnel understands that modern educators value autonomy. Through our work, we help educators design their schedules and teaching environments — whether it's day-to-day supply, long-term placements, or niche subjects. Supply teaching allows you to focus on what matters most: teaching, not paperwork.
2. Flexible Working for a Balanced Lifestyle
The TP Flex initiative supports flexible work models like job shares, part-time roles, or staggered hours. Research confirms that flexible arrangements boost motivation, reduce absenteeism, and improve staff retention.
3. Streamlined Support & Trusted Service
Effortless admin with weekly pay (holiday pay blended in) and an intuitive myTP Work App to manage your schedule.
Rigorous vetting, including DBS checks and references, ensures a safe and professional match for both you and the school.
4. Career Growth through Diverse Experiences
Every day in supply teaching brings fresh opportunities — stepping into different classrooms, adapting your methods, and gaining invaluable insight into varied school cultures.
5. A Supportive Partner in Teacher Well-being
The pressures of permanent teaching—workload, constant marking, endless admin—are frequently cited reasons for career shifts. Supply teaching offers a sustainable alternative without sacrificing purpose
Your Role in Totton
As a Supply Teacher, you'll have dynamic opportunities to:
Lead motivating lessons across various subjects and year groups.
Maintain continuity and a strong learning atmosphere in diverse school settings.
Work alongside school teams to support student outcomes and welfare.
Enjoy the freedom to pick assignments that align with your availability and interests.
What We’re Looking For
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Experience teaching in UK secondary schools.
Adaptability and strong communication in classroom management.
A current DBS check—or readiness to obtain one.
What You’ll Gain
BenefitDetails
Flexible Work-Life Balance
Teach on your terms—choose when and where you work.
Reliable Weekly Pay
Includes holiday pay, smoothing your finances.
Admin Made Easy
Manage job offers, availability, and updates via our app.
Varied Teaching Experience
Build skills and confidence across different environments.
Professional Support
Access to CPD, expert consultants, and a supportive agency community.
Ready to Make a Difference This September?
If you're eager to continue teaching, but with greater control and support, this is your opportunity.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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