supply teaching Bedford

At Teach Agency we work closely with many  secondary and primary  schools in the Bedfordshire area and are therefore looking for general supply teachers to register for day to day short term teaching work. 

We are proud of the fact that we have built solid relationships with mainstream and SEN schools within the region. Currently, we are seeing a significantly high demand for day to day  teaching work as schools are finding themselves inundated with planned and unplanned absences.

Working as a general supply teacher, you will have full flexibility over being available on a full time or part time basis. You will need to be a fully qualified teacher with U.K classroom experience looking for supply work to fit around your personal schedule.

This role is also ideal opportunity for teachers looking for an introduction to a longer term, more permanent position as we find general supply teaching can lead to a medium term placement if that is something you wish to pursue.

If you are a committed and passionate practitioner that has the ability to engage pupils and this role sounds of interest please contact us.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and will then invited to register with Teach Agency.

Teach Agency are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Are you an experienced Secondary Teacher or Secondary ECT looking for flexible teaching work to fit around your personal or other work commitments?

Teach Agency are working with a number of  partner Schools throughout the Bedfordshire region who are looking for Secondary School Supply Teachers who can cover general lessons within School.

You maybe required to cover up to 5 different subjects per day depending on the requirements of the school. Therefore, adaptability and resilience is essential for such general supply roles.

Secondary Supply work offers opportunities to work as little as 1 day per week or 5 days Monday to Friday, 8.30-3.30 with no planning involved. You would be required to cover various subjects left by the subject teachers and record children’s progress which will need to be fed back to the subject leaders.

To be considered for Secondary Supply Teacher roles you will need to:  

• Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Have U.K Secondary School classroom experience.
• Hold a valid DBS or be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
• Be entitled to work in the U.K.
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks. 

Benefits of registering with Teach Agency.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A dedicated consultant that will get to know you needs and career expectations and place you accordingly.
• A locally owned and run business that places value on it’s people.
• Solid relationships with partner Schools where we are the preferred supplier for their teaching recruitment needs.
• An attractive Refer a Friend Scheme.

If you are interested in this role or any other current opportunities that we have then please get in touch with us to further discuss.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and will then invited to register with Teach Agency.

Teach Agency are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Are you an experienced qualified Primary Teacher looking  for flexible supply work to fit around your other commitments?

Teach Agency are seeking to further expand their pool of Primary Supply Teachers to start work in and around the Bedfordshire area for the start of the new academic year in September.

We require motivated teachers that can teach within the Primary age range and are flexible, with good classroom management skills. ECT’s are encouraged to apply! 

As a Primary Supply Teacher you will be offered opportunities to cover day to day work, short term supply and long term supply based on your availability and requirements.

Requirements

• Experience of teaching students in a Primary School setting.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching in any Key Stage in Primary Schools.
• The ability to develop and encourage quality learning creativity and the ability to deliver interactive and inclusive lessons.

In order to be considered for such roles, you must hold QTS or QTLS. You may also be an Early Career Teacher that wishes to gain valuable experience within the primary setting.

At Teach Agency we offer the following:

• Temporary, long term or day to day bookings.
• Long term potentially leading to permanent roles.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from an experienced dedicated consultant
• Access to our rewards platform designed to offer savings and cashback on purchases with many retailers.

 If you are seeking a new long term position or wanting to explore day to day supply in Bedfordshire schools and surrounding areas, or would like to enquire about other opportunities we have to offer please get in touch with us.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and will then invited to register with Teach Agency.

Teach Agency are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Teach Agency are seeking to recruit a number of Early Career Teachers who have recently obtained their QTS and looking to start the next phase of their teaching career. These roles are available throughout our client mainstream Primary Schools based  in and around the Bedfordshire region.

The available roles  will commence in September 2022 and will be full time until the end of July 2023. Salary will be dependent on qualifications, training and experience.

Requirements for an Early Careers Teacher

• Have Qualified Teacher Status and either done your ECT years or looking to complete this.
• Have completed your Initial Teacher Training.
• Have knowledge and relevant experience of the National Curriculum for Primary Key Stages.
• Have recent and relevant of teaching experience in a Primary setting.
• Be able to identify and use effective techniques which will enable you to deliver engaging lessons.
• Have a genuine desire to become a member of a team of dedicated teaching and support staff.

Why choose Teach Agency?

We are a locally owned and run education recruitment agency, specialising in providing school teaching staff to educational establishments in and around Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

We have a dedicated team of experts that are proud to have established sound partnerships with Primary, Secondary and SEND local schools over the years. Our consultants have the expertise and work hard at ensuring that our client schools get the right candidates in roles at the right time that meet the expectations and career aspirations of our candidates based on their individual circumstances.

How to apply

If you are a highly motivated and passionate Early Career Teacher that is up for a challenge of working in a demanding yet rewarding environment then we would love you to get in touch with us.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and will then invited to register with Teach Agency.. All staff registered must be prepared to undergo extensive checks including interviews, reference checks and must hold a Child Workforce Enhanced DBS that is registered on the Update Service or be willing to undergo a check.

Teach Agency are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic  Year 5 Teacher to join our successful supply teaching team and to work in a local “GOOD” rated primary school in Bedfordshire. The School are proud to have a dedicated and passionate management team along with some excellent teaching practitioners that give their 100% to the children of the School enabling them to prosper and thrive to the best of their abilities.

This is a full-time primary teaching role, covering a Year 5 class. The start date will be to start as soon as possible on a temporary on going basis with the potential of becoming a permanent position at a later date.       

The successful Year 5 Teacher will be working in a mixed class of around 30 pupils, all with a wide range of ability levels so good classroom management skills are a must. This role would be suitable for experienced Teachers, but the school would ideally like someone who has recently taught in KS2.

To be successful you must: 

• Hold a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Be creative and able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the National Curriculum for KS2.
• Provide an empowering and inspiring learning environment.
• Have  a strong grasp of assessment processes and can use this accurately to plan ‘next steps’ in learning.
• Share the schools’ commitment to achieving the highest possible standards for all their children.
• Work well within a team and be able to establish good relationships with children and parents and are willing to fully participate in the school’s ethos.

If you are interested in the above position and you have the necessary skills outlined. or would like to enquire about any other teaching opportunities we currently have to offer then we would love to hear from you.

At Teach Agency we take our responsibilities extremely seriously and we are totally committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare in children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.

All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS Check that must be registered to the Update Service. 

Teach Agency have partnered with an Ofsted rated “GOOD” academy based in Bedford who are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Teacher of English and Media Studies. The School prides themselves on their outstanding facilities and their commitment to high standards of teaching where both their students and staff thrive.This a temporary full time role to commence on 19 April until May half term which. The successful candidate will be required to teach a timetable which is approximately 55% KS3-KS4 English and 45% GCSE Media Studies for the contract term.
Key Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Experience in teaching English Language and Literature to KS3 and KS4.
• Experience in teaching GCSE Media Studies. 
• Experience in teaching all abilities.
• Good classroom management skills.

We are looking for a teacher that is:

• Inspirational and highly effective in the classroom.
• Passionate about enabling every student to fulfil their full potential.
• Able to contribute to, and work, as part of a team.
• Creative in their approach to student’s learning.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check along with providing two recent teaching references.
If this role sounds of interest to you and you are suitably qualified for the position we would love to hear from you.

Teach Agency are currently seeking to appoint a strong Spanish Teacher for their client’s Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Secondary School based in Bedford. The successful candidate will be required to deliver lessons to KS3 and KS4 to the high standards that the school prides themselves on.
The position is a contract term which will commence on 3 May 2022 until the end of May half term.
Requirements

• Must have excellent subject knowledge for KS3 & KS4.
• Have excellent classroom management skills and be able to keep students focused to stay on the task ensuring they complete their work to a high standard.
• Experience of teaching to all abilities.
• Have Qualified Teacher Status qualification.
• Have an Enhanced DBS Check and be on the Update Service.
• Be able to provide 2 references from educational institutes.

If you are an inspirational and highly effective practitioner experienced to teach Spanish at secondary level we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to all pre-employment checks appropriate Child Protection screening.

Are you an experienced Primary Teacher with a wealth of SEN experience looking to utilise your skills further? We are looking for a full time SEN Teacher to work at out client’s GOOD rated Primary School based in Bedfordshire.

The School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and patient  teacher to become part of their dedicated team on an permanent basis after an initial trial period . This gives the opportunity for our client school to see you in action with your style of teaching and for you to see what the role entails.

The children are in KS1 and KS2 where their behaviour can be somewhat challenging and where some pupils need that extra bit of support.

 The ideal candidate will:

• Have a teaching qualification with QTS.
• Commitment to working with pupils with special educational needs.
• Have the ability to follow the National Curriculum and provide creative lessons.
• Have behaviour management skills, with the ability to manage confrontation and challenging behaviour.
• Have excellent team-working skills to liaise with other teaching staff, and other professionals such as educational psychologists, speech and language therapists and social workers.
• Be flexible – it’s important to be able to respond to the needs of the children and adapt or change plans accordingly.

Registration with Teach Agency involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. 

If you are an creative and caring in you approach to teaching and this position sounds of interest to or you wish to discuss it further please get in touch.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic teaching assistant to work in our client’s supportive Primary school located in Bedfordshire. The School is popular and at which pupils thrive and work together as part of a very inclusive and collaborative community.

The post will involve supporting children’s learning and ensuring a vibrant, well-resourced learning environment. The appointed Teaching Assistant  will be working alongside a Year Teacher and other colleagues. The successful candidate will need to be flexible and ideally have experience of different key stages. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations for all children and can work collaboratively to provide high-quality care.
• Can ensure the smooth day to day running of classes by adhering to the relevant policies and procedures of the School.
• Can use their knowledge, experience and imagination to come up with new ideas and activities to keep pupils engaged.
• Build relationships with children and communicate well with their parents and carers.

You will need:

• Suitable qualifications/experience: Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in schools or relevant transferable skills and life experience. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum would be desirable. 
• To have the confidence to plan and deliver intervention groups for differing abilities. 
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and meeting their needs.

If this sounds of interest to you and you feel you have the necessary skills of a Teaching Assistant, please apply by forwarding your current CV to us.

Teach Agency are assisting a school in Central Bedfordshire, appoint a Boys PE Specialist to start in the New Year. This is part time role to work Tuesday’s and Friday’s however, this role can be combined with the role of Cover Supervisor to make the position full time until they find a suitable permanent candidate.

To be considered you will need 

• To have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have the ability and experience of teaching PE to KS3 and KS4 pupils.
• To be able to motivate and inspire pupils of all abilities to take part and learn new skills.
• Have a creative approach to teaching.
• Be able to use your own initiative and work as part of a team.

If this sounds of interest and you have then please get in touch with us.

Teach Agency are assisting a school in Central Bedfordshire, appoint a Design & Technology Teacher who specialises in Resistant Materials.

The school are seeking someone to join them immediately on a part time basis however, this role can be combined with the role of Cover Supervisor to make the position full time until they find a suitable permanent candidate.

To be considered you will need 

• To have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have the ability and experience of teaching in your chosen subject or key stage.
• To deliver engaging Resistant Materials lessons to KS3 and KS4.
• Have a creative approach to teaching.
• Have strong classroom management skills.
• Be able to use your own initiative and work as part of a team.

If this sounds of interest and you have a genuine desire to ensure that all young learners achieve the most successful outcomes then we would love to hear from you!

Teach Agency are looking to appoint a Primary School Teacher for a Bedfordshire “GOOD” rated school. Our client school prides themselves on being a friendly and welcoming school with happy and engaged children who love to learn. The school’s staff team are dedicated and passionate, with a sense of fun and commitment to every child to achieve their best.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hard-working and highly motivated individual to join their KS2 team on a fixed contract term to end of the spring term. 

We are looking for a primary practitioner who:

• Is creative and able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the national curriculum requirements for KS2.
• Shares the schools’ commitment to achieving the highest possible standards for all their children.
• Provides an empowering and inspiring learning environment.
• Has a strong grasp of assessment processes and can use this accurately to plan ‘next steps’ in learning.
• Works well in a team, can establish good relationships with children and parents and are willing to fully participate in the school’s ethos.

This job is suitable for both newly-qualified teachers and those with experience.

Teach Agency are currently looking to appoint suitably experienced Cover Supervisors who will oversee classes during short term absences of teaching staff.

You will be expected to manage student behaviour and keep students focused and on task. You should be flexible, have a desire to work with young people and have a calm and authoritative manner.

We are looking for cover supervisors to cover all classes in a number of secondary schools within the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire region  from KS3 through to KS5 You will need to have strong behaviour management skills and be passionate about teaching.

The positions are open to both graduates and experienced cover supervisors. Depending on performance the schools may look at either extending the contract or offering regular work.

Requirements

• Recent Graduate, with a 2:1 or higher

• Previous experience working in a UK school

• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or be willing to process a new application

If this sounds of interest and you are looking for a flexible role to work around your availability please contact us.

We are currently seeking to appoint a teacher with recent experience of teaching Key Stage 2 to support a Bedfordshire school during a maternity break starting January 2022

The ideal candidate will

• Will have Qualified Teacher Status / Degree and PGCE in Primary Education
• Possess recent experience of teaching students in KS2
• Have up to date knowledge of the National Curriculum for KS2
• Enjoy using innovative approaches to teaching and learning
• Have excellent classroom management skills
• Will monitor and support pupil progress

In return you will be part of friendly and welcoming school that have a dedicated team of colleagues with an excellent team ethos.

If you feel this role would suit you and have the passion to improve a pupil’s future by going that “extra mile” the please contact us on 01223 654299.

Primary Teacher

Teach Agency currently have a high demand for Primary Teachers to work in Bedfordshire. Working at a variety of primary school’s where assignments can vary from day to day cover for teachers who are attending courses to sickness cover to long term sickness cover and PPA.

For these roles we require teachers from all key stages this gives teachers a great opportunity to explore different year groups and to get yourself known within schools as well as offering flexibility.

If you are a teacher who is thinking about supply or an NQT looking for your first teaching job or a retired teacher looking to top up your pension please get in touch even if you are only available for 1 or 2 days a week we would love to hear from you.

At Teach Agency we offer great rates of pay as well as your own dedicated consultant who will take the time to get to know you and your needs.

If you are interested in the current opportunities available please contact Sumita on 01223 654299.