Secondary Supply Teachers & Cover Supervisors New

I'm currently looking to connect with more Supply Teachers and Cover Supervisors across Brighton and the surrounding areas as I continue building my secondary supply network for the 2026/27 academic year.

There are plenty of reasons people choose supply.

Some teachers want to step away from a permanent timetable without leaving the classroom altogether. Some are returning to education and want to ease themselves back in. Others simply want more control over the days they work.

For Cover Supervisors, it can also be a brilliant way to gain experience across different secondary schools, particularly if you're considering teaching or already have experience working with young people.

Whatever your reason, the idea is fairly simple:

You let me know when you'd like to work, and I'll look for opportunities that fit around that.

It varies.

Some bookings are arranged well in advance. A school might know that a teacher is going to be on training, attending a trip or absent for several days.

Other bookings happen that morning.

Schools can start contacting me from around 6:30am, and occasionally earlier, when they've had unexpected staff absence overnight.

If you've told me you're available that day, there's a chance I'll therefore give you an early call or message to see whether you'd like the booking.

There's no expectation that you need to be available five days a week.

One or two days can be absolutely worthwhile. Your availability can change from week to week too.

The main thing is simply keeping each other updated so that I know when you're looking for work and you know what opportunities are coming through.

I'm interested in hearing from qualified teachers across a range of secondary subjects.

You'll generally need QTS or an appropriate equivalent, and I'd be happy to speak with:

• Experienced teachers looking for greater flexibility
• ECTs wanting experience across different schools
• Teachers returning after time away
• Teachers between permanent roles
• Semi-retired teachers who still enjoy being in the classroom

Depending on the booking, you could be providing general cover for the day, teaching within your subject specialism or covering a longer period of absence.

You don't need QTS to work as a Cover Supervisor.

The role generally involves supervising lessons using work already prepared by the school, supporting pupils to stay engaged and managing the classroom while their usual teacher is absent.

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