Supply Teacher Leicester

General Information

• Organisation: GSL Education (Recruitment Agency)

• Role: Supply Teacher (Primary)

• Location: Various schools across Leicester & Leicestershire

• Pay: Competitive daily rates (Typically based on the Main Pay Scale (MPS), ranging from £120 to £210 per day depending on experience and the nature of the booking).

The Role & Flexibility

This is a recruitment agency model where you act as an external educator filling in for permanent staff. You have total control over your schedule:

• Booking Types: Advanced bookings (planned absences), on-the-day emergency cover, and long-term placements.

• Year Groups: Opportunities across EYFS (Nursery/Reception), KS1 (Years 1-2), and KS2 (Years 3-6).

• Workload: You can choose to work anywhere from 1 to 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lesson Delivery: Delivering pre-planned lessons provided by the class teacher or, in some cases, “emergency” lessons you bring yourself.

• Classroom Management: Maintaining a positive learning environment and following the specific behaviour policies of each school.

• Marking: Ensuring all work completed during the day is marked according to the school’s marking policy before you leave.

• Safeguarding: Upholding the highest standards of child protection and reporting any concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): You must be a fully qualified teacher. (Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are also usually welcome).

• DBS: An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is mandatory for all supply roles.

Skills & Attributes

• Adaptability: The ability to walk into a new classroom and build rapport with students instantly.

• Curriculum Knowledge: A solid understanding of the National Curriculum for the specific Key Stage you are covering.

• Reliability: Being punctual and professional, as your performance directly affects your future bookings with specific schools.

Perks of Supply Teaching

• No “Take-Home” Work: Unlike permanent roles, you generally do not have to attend staff meetings, perform data tracking, or do long-term planning.

• Variety: Experience a wide range of school cultures, from small village schools to large inner-city academies in Leicester.

• Networking: Excellent way to “shop around” for a permanent role if you are looking to settle in a specific school later.

Summary of the Opportunity

This role is ideal for teachers who want to maintain their classroom skills without the administrative burnout of a full-time contract. Because you are working through GSL Education, you will have a dedicated consultant (Judith) who will manage your diary and handle your pay.

Quick Tip: When working supply, always carry a “Sub Bag” or “Emergency Pack” with a few universal activities (like a high-quality picture book or quick math games). If a school hasn’t left a lesson plan, being prepared makes you look incredibly professional and ensures you get invited back.