Supply Teacher – Secondary School | Barking, London Are you looking to take the next step in your education career? Do you enjoy supporting young people in their learning and development? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Horizon Teachers is seeking a reliable and motivated
Supply Teacher to work in a secondary school in Barking, London. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, work across a variety of subjects, and play a key role in supporting students’ progress.
About the school
- A high-achieving secondary school with a “Good” Ofsted rating.
- A supportive and welcoming environment for both staff and students.
- Excellent facilities and opportunities for professional growth.
About you
- Previous experience working with young people, ideally within a school or education setting.
- Confident managing groups of students and promoting positive behaviour.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A genuine interest in supporting the education and development of young people.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable but not essential for experienced educators.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the regular teacher.
- Ensure students stay on task and complete the work set.
- Support students with questions and provide guidance where needed.
- Maintain order and follow the school’s behaviour policies.
- Adapt quickly to different subjects, classes, and classroom environments.
Why Horizon Teachers?
- ? 4.9-star Google rating – one of the highest-rated education agencies in London.
- A specialist team with many years of experience in the education sector.
- Up to £300 in vouchers of your choice through our referral scheme.
If you’d like, I can also:
- Make a shorter version for job boards (Indeed/LinkedIn), or
- Optimise it to attract more applicants for supply roles specifically (there are a few tweaks that usually increase responses).
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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
