Randstad Education • Bristol, Bristol BS5 6AW

Secondary Supply Teacher

About this role

Secondary Supply Teacher | Subject Specialist | Local Secondary Schools

Position

Full-Time or Part-Time, Flexible (Term Time Only)

Salary

£140 - £233 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)

Start Date

Immediate / Next Term

Are you a qualified educator who loves the challenge of secondary teaching but wants to leave the marking and meetings behind? Join our secondary network as a Supply Teacher and inspire students across Key Stage 3, 4, and 5.

Subject Mastery Without the Administrative Burden

We are seeking Qualified Secondary Teachers (QTS/ECTs) to provide high-quality cover across various departments. Whether you are a specialist in English, Maths, Science, PE, or the Humanities, this role allows you to focus on high-impact teaching without the "take-home" stress of a permanent contract.

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Academic Flexibility

Teach your specialist subject at GCSE or A-Level, while also having the opportunity to cover a broad range of subjects across the school.

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Professional Freedom

Experience different school cultures-from high-performing grammars to vibrant city academies-helping you find the perfect fit for your teaching style.

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Work-Life Balance

Reclaim your evenings and weekends. Simply deliver engaging lessons and leave at the end of the school day with no data tracking or parent evenings.

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Weekly Pay

Competitive daily rates of £140 - £233, paid every Friday via Randstad.

Your Role as a Secondary Lead

As a Secondary Supply Teacher, you are responsible for maintaining academic momentum and ensuring students remain engaged and respectful.

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Expert Lesson Delivery

Deliver pre-planned lessons with confidence, ensuring that students in Years 7-13 continue to make progress against the National Curriculum.

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High-Level Classroom Management

Utilise sophisticated behaviour management strategies to maintain a focused and productive learning environment for teenagers.

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Differentiated Support

Adapt the delivery of materials on the fly to support students with SEND or to stretch higher-attaining pupils at Key Stage 4.

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Professional Handovers

Provide concise, high-quality feedback to the department head to ensure seamless continuity for the student's regular teacher.

Essential Requirements

We are looking for subject specialists with a strong classroom presence. You are an ideal fit if you

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Hold QTS

You have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification (ECTs are encouraged to apply).

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Are Subject Confident

You have a deep understanding of your specialist subject and a general ability to cover other areas of the secondary curriculum.

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Are Resilient & Engaging

You can walk into a new classroom and quickly build rapport with teenagers through subject passion and firm boundaries.

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Are Committed

You hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or are willing to apply) and are 100% dedicated to Safeguarding.

Apply Today

Ready to rediscover your love for teaching while enjoying a career that works for you?

How to Apply

  • Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV to our dedicated Secondary Team.

Contact Robbie Day directly at robbie.day@randstad.co.uk for an informal chat about our current long-term and daily supply vacancies.