Find flexible supply teaching jobs with TeacherActive

Looking for flexibility, great pay, and supportive schools?

 

At TeacherActive, we specialise in connecting educators with supply teaching jobs that suit their lifestyle, subject strengths and career goals. Whether you’re newly qualified, returning to the classroom or simply want variety in your teaching career, supply work offers the freedom and experience you’re looking for.

We work with primary, secondary and SEND/ALN schools across the UK and offer everything from day-to-day cover to long-term placements. You choose when and where you work, and we’ll handle the rest.

With dedicated support from experienced consultants, you’ll get access to the latest supply teaching jobs and tailored support throughout your journey.
 

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Why choose TeacherActive for supply teaching jobs

 

For over 20 years, we’ve built strong relationships with primary, secondary and SEND/ALN schools, giving our supply teachers access to the latest job openings before they’re widely advertised.

Whether you’re looking for a few days a week or regular long-term placements, our consultants will match you with roles that suit your availability, subject strengths and preferred key stages. Get flexible work on your terms.

We take the time to understand your teaching style and goals, offering tailored advice, interview preparation and reliable communication throughout your journey.

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Types of supply teaching jobs we offer

 

Daily supply teaching roles
Enjoy the flexibility of day-to-day teaching. Perfect if you want variety, work-life balance or experience across different schools and year groups. Learn more about how to become a successful supply teacher.

Long-term supply placements
Step into consistent teaching roles that offer the structure and stability of a fixed-term contract, without the long-term commitment.

Primary, secondary and SEND/ALN supply teaching
Whether you’re passionate about early years, subject-specialist teaching, or supporting pupils with additional needs, we’ll match you with supply roles that align with your expertise.

Part-time and full-time supply work
Choose the schedule that works for you - whether you're available full-time or only a few days a week, we have supply teaching jobs to fit your lifestyle.

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Learn more about supply teaching through our CPD platform, My-Progression

Learn more through our CPD platform, My-Progression.  Power up your skills in a way that fits around your schedule. My-Progression delivers bite-sized CPD for teachers and education staff. Available on YouTube, all for free.

 

 

How to get started with TeacherActive

Step 1: Registering with TeacherActive

Start your journey with TeacherActive by filling in our contact form, giving us a call, or applying directly with your CV. If your skills and experience match what our schools are looking for, one of our specialist recruitment consultants will be in touch to guide you through the next steps of the registration process.

Step 2: Visit us in branch

Once you’ve registered, we’ll invite you to a local branch interview where we’ll talk about your skills, experience, and the kind of role you’re looking for. You’ll meet your dedicated recruitment consultant, who’ll support you in finding education jobs that align with your strengths and goals.

To help us get everything set up, please bring your Enhanced DBS (registered on the Update Service and including the children’s barred list) if you have one. If not, don’t worry — your consultant will guide you through how to apply. You’ll also need two forms of ID, proof of address, your qualifications and training, referee details (including one from an education setting), and your up-to-date CV. If relevant, we may also ask for an overseas police check, visa or work permit, your National Insurance number, and bank details. Many of these documents can be shared digitally, and your consultant will let you know what’s needed and the easiest way to provide it.

Step 3: The clearance process

Once we've received your documents, our compliance team will begin the clearance process to get you ready for work. This includes verifying all your documents, checking your DBS status or applying for a new one and contacting your referees. Your consultant will let you know as soon as you’re fully cleared and ready to start your new role.

Step 4: Starting work and getting paid

Once you’ve been fully cleared, your consultant will help match you to a role that suits your skills and preferences. As soon as you start working in your new position, we’ll sign you up with our trusted payroll provider, Workwell, to ensure you’re paid accurately and on time. Your consultant will guide you through the payroll setup and answer any questions you have about timesheets, pay dates, or tax. From here, you're all set to begin your journey with TeacherActive in your new education role!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, all of our staff are paid on a PAYE basis via our outsourced payroll provider Workwell. meaning your tax and National Insurance are also deducted from your pay. There are no hidden fees, and what is on your pay slip is yours to keep.

If you’re working on a supply basis, you will be paid every week in arrears, meaning whatever you worked over the last week, you will get paid for in the following week.

Your DBS certificate needs to be on the update service in order to use it to work at TeacherActive. If it’s not, you will need to apply for a TeacherActive DBS. Please speak to your consultant for more information.

To register, you will need to fill in our online registration form, then visit us in branch so we can validate your documents. See our page that explains the process to apply in full for more details.