Position: Secondary Teacher – General Cover
Location: Heathfield
Hours: 08:30 – 15:30
Contract Type: Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term Supply (Part-Time & Full-Time Available)
Daily Rate: £130–£145 per day for daily supply | Paid to scale for long-term roles with PPA

About Us

Supply Desk is a nationwide education recruitment agency specialising in Primary, SEND, and Secondary education. We place teaching staff in both day-to-day and long-term roles across a wide range of Primary and Secondary schools throughout Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, and West Sussex.

We are currently seeking flexible and enthusiastic Secondary Teachers to provide general cover across schools in Heathfield. This role is ideal for teachers who are confident covering a variety of subjects, while also offering opportunities for subject-specific teaching where your specialism is required. Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs.

About the Role

Are you a motivated Secondary Teacher looking for flexible work across a variety of school settings? We are recruiting teachers to provide general classroom cover across KS3 and KS4, ensuring continuity of learning during staff absence.

This role offers the chance to gain experience in different schools while maintaining flexibility in your working schedule. While much of the work involves general cover, there may also be opportunities to teach within your subject specialism depending on school needs.

Positions are available on a day-to-day, short-term, and long-term basis, with both part-time and full-time options available.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects.

• Provide general classroom cover across KS3 and KS4.

• Teach within your subject specialism where possible.

• Adapt quickly to new classroom environments and follow school policies.

• Maintain strong classroom management and a positive learning environment.

• Support pupils in staying engaged and on task during lessons.

• Provide feedback to teaching staff where required.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Experience teaching within a UK secondary school.

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Flexibility and confidence delivering lessons across different subjects.

• A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Why Join Supply Desk?

• Competitive daily rates £130–£145 for daily supply.

• Paid to scale for long-term roles, including PPA time.

• Flexible working options (daily, short-term, long-term).

• Part-time and full-time opportunities available.

• Support from experienced education consultants.

• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.

If you are looking for a flexible and rewarding role as a Secondary Teacher in Heathfield, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our network of educators supporting local schools.

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, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.

Contact information

Lilia Erskine