Supply Teacher

Location: Croydon
Contract Type: Rolling basis (Flexible hours)
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing

Smart Teachers, in partnership with our trusted network of secondary schools, is seeking passionate and reliable educators to join our supply team on a rolling basis.

About the role

• Teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and Key Stage 5 if preferred).

• Deliver engaging lessons that motivate and challenge students of all abilities.

• Enjoy the flexibility to choose your working days and school locations.

• Receive ongoing support and personalised guidance from your dedicated consultant.

About the school

As a Supply Teacher with Smart Teachers in Croydon, you’ll have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of secondary schools that reflect the vibrant and varied nature of the local community. These may include:

• Large mainstream secondary schools with strong academic focuses and well-established departments.

• Academies and trust schools known for their innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

• Faith-based schools that promote inclusive values and a strong sense of community.

• Specialist schools offering unique pathways in areas such as STEM, performing arts, or sports.

• Alternative provision settings that support students with additional needs or those requiring a more personalised learning environment.

This variety gives you the chance to gain valuable experience, develop your teaching style, and make a positive impact in different educational settings—while enjoying the flexibility that supply work provides.

Requirements

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

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status

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

• 1 year of classroom 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 David Singh on 0207 065 7525 or email [email protected].