Secondary Supply Teacher

Join Our Supply Team for September 2026

"Supply teaching gives you the freedom to focus on what you do best - teaching. Leave t meetings, paperwork and planning behind while enjoying flexibility, variety and the opportunity to experience a range of fantastic secondary schools."

Due to increasing demand from our partner secondary schools across Watford and the surrounding areas of Hertfordshire, Supply Desk is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Secondary Supply Teachers to join our growing supply team from September 2026.

Whether you're looking for one day a week, several days each week or full-time supply work, we'll help you find opportunities that fit around your lifestyle.

As a Secondary Supply Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and, where appropriate, Key Stage 5
• Teach your specialist subject or provide general cover in local secondary schools
• Create a positive and purposeful learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies
• Ensure students remain engaged and make progress throughout the lesson
• Provide clear feedback to the regular class teacher or department at the end of the day

• Qualified Teachers (QTS/QTLS)
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
• Experienced Secondary Supply Teachers
• Subject Specialists
• Cover Supervisors
• Unqualified Teachers with relevant secondary classroom experience

We welcome teachers from all subject areas, including:

• English
• Maths
• Science
• Humanities
• Geography
• History
• Religious Education
• Modern Foreign Languages
• PE
• Art
• Design & Technology
• Music
• Computing
• Business Studies
• Drama

Supply teaching offers far more than flexibility. It's an opportunity to shape your career around your life while gaining valuable experience in a wide variety of secondary schools.

You decide when you work. Whether you're balancing family commitments, studying, exploring other career opportunities or simply looking for a healthier work-life balance, supply teaching allows you to choose the days that work best for you.

• Work as little or as much as you like
• Choose full-time or part-time assignments
• Select the days that suit your schedule
• Weekly availability updates mean you're always in control

Every secondary school has its own culture, leadership team and teaching environment. Supply teaching gives you the opportunity to experience a range of schools across Watford and Hertfordshire while building valuable professional experience.

You'll have the chance to:

• Discover the type of school where you feel most at home
• Teach students from different backgrounds and abilities
• Experience a variety of behaviour policies and teaching approaches
• Build confidence across different classroom environments
• Expand your professional network by working with a range of departments and leadership teams
• Strengthen your CV with diverse teaching experience

Many teachers find that the variety keeps every week interesting while helping them develop as adaptable and confident educators.

Thinking about your next permanent role?

Supply teaching allows you to get to know schools before accepting a long-term position. It's the perfect opportunity to find a school whose values, culture and leadership match your own.

Many of our supply teachers go on to secure permanent or long-term roles in schools they've enjoyed working in.