Secondary Supply Teacher

Smart Teachers are recruiting passionate and adaptable Secondary Supply Teachers to work across a range of welcoming and well-resourced secondary schools in London Borough of Waltham Forest.

About the role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects (or within your specialism)

• Maintain a positive and purposeful learning environment

• Follow school behaviour policies confidently and consistently

• Provide feedback in line with school procedures

• Opportunities available for day-to-day supply, short-term blocks, and long-term placements

About the school

We work in partnership with a variety of secondary schools across Waltham Forest, including high-achieving academies, community schools, and inclusive mainstream settings. Many offer modern facilities, supportive leadership teams, and excellent transport links via the Victoria Line and Overground.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Secondary Supply Teacher you will:

• QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching in UK secondary schools (KS3–KS5 desirable)
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Flexible, reliable, and confident adapting to new environments

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].