Supply Teacher

Location: East Kent

Salary: £120 – £250 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Part-time, Flexible

Are you a qualified teacher looking for flexible teaching opportunities in East Kent? GSL Education Kent are supporting a range of schools across East Kent, offering day-to-day, long-term, and permanent opportunities for any Part-Time Supply Teacher across all key stages and subjects.

Our partner schools include:

• High-performing grammar schools with strong academic results.
• Mixed secondary schools focused on inclusive and supportive learning.
• Established academies offering structured staff development.
• Local community schools providing diverse teaching experiences.

This role is strictly for a Teacher who holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and is confident delivering lessons across a range of subjects. We are particularly keen to hear from professionals who can step into the classroom with confidence, maintain high teaching standards, and adapt quickly to different school settings.

As a Part-Time Supply Teacher, you will play a vital role in ensuring continuity of learning during teacher absences. You will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons, managing classroom behaviour effectively, and creating a focused and engaging learning environment for students.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who values flexibility while continuing to make a meaningful impact in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities of the Supply Teacher:

• Deliver pre-set lessons confidently across different subjects and year groups.
• Maintain strong classroom management and a positive learning atmosphere.
• Follow school policies strictly, including safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Provide helpful feedback on student progress and lesson outcomes for the permanent teacher.
• Adapt effectively to a range of different school environments and expectations.

Requirements for a Supply Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential (applications without QTS will not be considered).
• Recent experience teaching within UK secondary schools.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to think on your feet.
• A valid Right to Work in the UK.

What we offer:

• Immediate placements – we handle the heavy lifting with compliance and paperwork.
• Flexible options – choose to cover a single day, a full term, or secure a permanent role.
• Professional support – assistance with CV tailoring and interview preparation.
• Local network – access to a wide variety of schools specifically in Kent.
• Referral rewards – earn bonuses for introducing qualified colleagues to our team.

Whether you’re looking for occasional work as a Part-Time Supply Teacher, a longer-term placement, or a permanent career move, we make it easy to get started.

Please be advised that this Supply Teacher role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).

To Apply: If you are a qualified teacher with QTS seeking work as a Part-Time Supply Teacher in Kent, click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your updated CV. A member of our team will be in touch shortly to discuss your application.

For more information on this Supply Teacher role or other upcoming opportunities in Kent, please contact Louise at the GSL Education Kent office.