Job description
Job Title: Supply Teacher
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Full-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Salary Scale: £130 - £180 per day (Depending on experience)
Bring your passion for teaching to the classroom with the flexibility to choose when and where you work across York!
GSL Education are currently recruiting for enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed Supply Teachers to work across secondary schools in York.
This is an ideal opportunity for qualified teachers looking for flexible teaching opportunities, whether you are seeking occasional work, building experience across different school settings, or looking for a change from a permanent position. You will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning while adapting confidently to different classrooms and school environments.
About the Role:
As a Supply Teacher, you will deliver lessons in line with the work provided by the school, maintain effective classroom management, and ensure students remain engaged and focused. You will work across different year groups and settings, using your teaching expertise to create a positive and productive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities of the Supply Teacher:
- Deliver engaging lessons in accordance with prepared plans and school expectations
- Maintain a positive classroom environment and manage student behaviour effectively
- Adapt quickly to different schools, year groups, subjects, and classroom settings
- Support students with their learning and encourage positive participation throughout lessons
- Follow safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies consistently
- Provide relevant feedback to school staff regarding student engagement and lesson outcomes
As the Ideal Supply Teacher, You Should Have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
- Recent experience teaching within a primary or secondary educational setting
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- A flexible, reliable, and adaptable approach to teaching
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and motivate learners of varying abilities
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of education
To Work with GSL Education, You Must:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Provide an up-to-date CV with relevant reference information covering the last 2 years
- Have recent teaching experience within an educational setting
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
If you are a passionate Supply Teacher looking for flexible and rewarding teaching opportunities across York, we welcome your application.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Supply Teacher’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout York.