Are you a qualified teacher seeking flexibility, variety, and a better work-life balance?
Or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable experience across a range of school settings before committing to a permanent post?
Teaching Personnel are currently seeking enthusiastic and committed Supply Teachers to work across Primary and/or Secondary schools in Plymouth, starting September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced teachers and ECTs alike to explore different environments, build confidence, and enjoy teaching without the pressures of full-time planning and marking.
The role:
Delivering pre-planned lessons across various key stages
Supporting classroom learning and managing behaviour effectively
Working in a variety of schools, including academies, faith schools, and community settings
Covering short-term or longer-term supply roles, depending on your availability
Ideal candidates will have:
UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
A positive, flexible, and professional attitude
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
A willingness to embrace new experiences and school cultures
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
What we offer:
Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE (no umbrella fees)
A dedicated local consultant to support you in finding roles that suit you
Access to CPD and training opportunities through the Teaching Personnel portal
Opportunities to experience a variety of school settings and leadership styles
Flexible working – you choose your days and assignments
Whether you're returning to teaching or starting out, supply teaching can be the ideal route to reignite your passion for education or build your classroom skills.
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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