Secondary Supply Teacher – September 2026 Start
If you’re exploring new opportunities and want a school that truly fits your teaching approach and aspirations, we’d love to help.
Teaching Personnel are recruiting Qualified Teachers across all subjects to support multiple secondary schools in and around South Manchester, available to start at the beginning of the next academic year (September 2026).
We’re supporting a high volume of vacancies across subjects including English, Maths, Science, Humanities, MFL, PE, Computing, Art, RE, Psychology, Food Technology and more — matching teachers to schools that suit their strengths, commute and career progression plans.
Contract Details
* Contract: Full‑time, long term
* Start Date: September 2026
* Pay: Matched to your pay scale (MPS/UPS), paid weekly via PAYE
* Location: Secondary schools across South Manchester (e.g. Didsbury, Chorlton, Trafford, Sale, Altrincham, Wythenshawe)
About the Roles
As a long‑term Supply Teacher, you will:
* Deliver high‑quality lessons in your specialist subject at KS3 & KS4
* Plan, teach and assess effectively in line with the curriculum (long term placements)
* Maintain excellent classroom behaviour and engagement
* Support mixed‑ability learners including SEN, EAL and high achievers
* Contribute to departmental planning and wider school life where required
* Access roles with clear progression pathways and temp‑to‑perm potential
* Be considered for permanent roles within several of our partner schools
We’re Looking For
* Fully Qualified Teachers (with QTS) with secondary experience or,
* ECTs in any subject specialism
* Strong behaviour management and confident classroom practice
* Teachers who build positive relationships and deliver strong outcomes
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
* Multiple long term roles available across South Manchester
* We carefully match you to roles based on subject, commute and career ambitions
* Long term roles always pay to your level on the teacher pay scale
* Weekly PAYE payroll (no umbrella deductions)
* Access to CPD and accredited training, including Behaviour Management
* Permanent opportunities in many of our partner schools
Ideal For Teachers Who:
* Have recently resigned and want a smooth transition into a new school
* Want to explore different school environments before committing permanently
* Are relocating to South Manchester and need help finding the right fit
* Are ECTs seeking a supportive school for their first long‑term post
How to Apply
Click Apply Now and attach your CV highlighting any relevant experience and qualifications.
Shortlisted teachers will be contacted to discuss suitable vacancies in more detail.
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.
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