Supply Teacher

Secondary Supply Teachers – Shaftesbury

Flexible Working | PAYE Only | September 2026 Start

Teaching Personnel is currently supporting a number of mainstream secondary schools in Shaftesbury and the surrounding areas who are looking for dependable and enthusiastic Supply Teachers to join their teams from September 2026.

With a range of day-to-day, short-term and longer-term assignments available, supply teaching can be an ideal choice for teachers seeking greater flexibility, a better work-life balance, or the opportunity to gain experience across different school environments.

The Role

We have regular supply opportunities available across mainstream secondary schools, working with students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Assignments may include:

• Day-to-day supply teaching

• Short-term and longer-term placements

• Full-time or part-time opportunities

• Weekly and half-term assignments

• Potential temp-to-perm and permanent positions

Whether you're an experienced teacher seeking more flexibility, an ECT looking to develop your classroom experience, or simply considering a change from permanent teaching, we can help find opportunities that suit your skills, experience and availability.

We're Looking For

We would be keen to hear from:

• Qualified Secondary Teachers with QTS or QTLS

• ECTs looking to gain further teaching experience

• Teachers with strong subject knowledge

• Experienced educators who enjoy working across different school settings

• Teachers seeking flexible or additional teaching work

Successful candidates will have strong classroom management skills, adaptability and a positive approach to teaching, along with the confidence to quickly establish themselves in new schools and build positive relationships with students.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions

• Competitive rates based on experience and qualifications

• Access to a variety of secondary schools across Shaftesbury and the surrounding area

• The flexibility to choose work around your availability

• Support from a dedicated local education recruitment consultant

• Access to free CPD and safeguarding training

• Opportunities to progress into longer-term and permanent roles

Why Choose Supply Teaching?

Supply teaching gives you greater control over your working week while allowing you to continue making a valuable contribution to students and schools.

Our team works closely with local secondary schools to understand their staffing requirements and match teachers with suitable assignments based on their experience, subject specialism and availability.

Whether you're looking for occasional supply days, regular weekly work or a full-time timetable from September, we can help you find the right opportunity.

Apply Today

If you're a Secondary Teacher looking for supply teaching opportunities in Shaftesbury from September 2026, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Register with Teaching Personnel today and speak to our local team about the supply opportunities currently available across Shaftesbury and the surrounding areas.

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.
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