Position: Subject Specialist Teacher Graduates (Secondary) – September 2026 Start

Location: Hastings

Hours: 08:30 – 15:30

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent and Long-Term Opportunities Available

Salary: Paid to Scale

About Us

Supply Desk is a nationwide education recruitment company specialising in Primary, SEND, and Secondary education. We work closely with schools across East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, helping to connect talented education professionals with rewarding career opportunities.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and ambitious Subject Specialist Teacher Graduates to join secondary schools in Hastings from September 2026. This opportunity is ideal for graduates who are passionate about their subject area and are looking to begin a rewarding career in education.

About the Role

Are you a recent graduate with a strong academic background and a desire to inspire the next generation? We are looking for motivated Subject Specialist Graduates to support teaching and learning across secondary schools in Hastings while developing the skills and experience needed for a successful teaching career.

Working within your specialist subject area, you will support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, assist classroom teachers, and gain valuable experience in a school environment. This role provides an excellent pathway into teacher training and long-term careers within education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging and high-quality lessons within your specialist subject area.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and pupil learning.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups of students.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Encourage pupil engagement, confidence, and academic progress.
• Contribute to the wider school community and extracurricular activities where appropriate.
• Build strong professional relationships with staff, pupils, and parents.

Requirements

• A degree in a relevant subject area (graduating in 2026 or recently graduated).
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable approach.
• Experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.
• A valid DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Join Supply Desk?

• Paid to scale salary packages.
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training.
• Access to a wide network of supportive secondary schools across Hastings.
• Ongoing professional development and career guidance.
• Dedicated consultants committed to supporting your career progression.
• ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.

If you are a subject specialist graduate looking to start your career in education from September 2026, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding future in teaching.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children's barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, will be required for all successful applicants.

To be considered for this role, you must have the legal right to work in the UK and meet the minimum qualifications and experience requirements. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers' rights.

Contact information

Lilia Erskine