Job Description

Secondary Supply Teacher

Lambeth, South London | £150-£170 per day PAYE | Flexible Full-Time or Part-Time | Temporary Daily Supply | October 2026 Start
Tradewind Recruitment is working closely with a range of secondary schools across Lambeth to recruit qualified Secondary Supply Teachers for flexible day-to-day cover opportunities from October 2026.
Whether you're an experienced secondary teacher seeking greater flexibility or looking to broaden your experience across different school environments, this role offers the opportunity to maintain a healthy work-life balance while continuing to make a positive impact on young people's education.

About the Schools

You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of well-supported secondary schools throughout Lambeth, gaining experience with different year groups, leadership teams and teaching environments.

Role Summary

As a Secondary Supply Teacher, you will provide high-quality classroom cover across KS3, KS4 and KS5, delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring continuity of learning during staff absence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day classroom cover across KS3, KS4 and KS5
  • Deliver pre-planned lessons and support pupil progress
  • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
  • Adapt quickly to different school environments and year groups
  • Build positive relationships with students and staff
  • Support a positive and productive learning environment
  • Provide feedback to teaching staff where required
  • Follow school safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Recent UK secondary classroom experience
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Confidence adapting quickly to different schools and subjects
  • A professional, flexible and reliable approach
  • Commitment to safeguarding and supporting positive student outcomes
  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Pay and Progression

This position offers £150-£170 per day PAYE, depending on experience and individual assignment requirements.
Pay is determined using the national teacher pay scale. Teachers with substantial UK secondary teaching experience, strong behaviour management skills, experience teaching across multiple key stages and a proven ability to adapt successfully to different school settings are more likely to secure opportunities at the top rate of £170 per day PAYE.

Why Apply?

School Benefits

  • Opportunities across a range of secondary schools in Lambeth
  • Experience teaching across KS3, KS4 and KS5
  • Exposure to different school cultures and leadership teams

Role Benefits

  • Flexible work to suit your availability
  • Day-to-day supply with opportunities for ongoing work
  • Ideal for maintaining work-life balance while staying in the classroom

Tradewind Recruitment Benefits

  • Competitive PAYE pay with no umbrella company
  • Dedicated education consultant support
  • Access to a wide range of education opportunities across London

Free National College CPD Access

As a Tradewind Recruitment candidate, you'll receive free access to The National College, including more than 2,500 CPD courses.
Recommended courses for this role include:
  • Effective Behaviour Management in Secondary Schools
  • Adaptive Teaching and Inclusive Classrooms
  • Safeguarding and Child Protection in Education

Required Vetting

Successful applicants will complete standard vetting checks including:
  • A DBS on the Update Service, or be prepared to make a new application
  • Professional references
  • Relevant teaching qualifications
If you're a qualified secondary teacher looking for flexible supply opportunities across Lambeth, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information, contact Raj Joshi on 0207 845 5450 (Option 3) or email raj.joshi@twrecruitment.com.
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