Secondary school teaching is fast-paced at the best of times but working as a supply secondary school teacher means you have to be super efficient with your time, here are some time management tips. Set clear goals It’s easy to fall into the into daily routines...
Patricia has been a primary school teacher for over 20 years, the latter 10 years working as a supply teacher across Cumbria. Choosing a career you enjoy, means you hardly ever get those Monday morning blues, which so many people regularly feel. Obviously, there are...
Jenny had a lifelong ambition to work with young children, being a primary school teacher was a dream job. However, money pressures at an early age took her into a different, more corporate career path. It wasn’t until her late 30’s she decided to take a step back and...
Frank qualified as a primary school teacher in July 2018, gaining both a PGCE and QTS. Keen to embark on his teaching career, Frank wanted to absorb as much experience as possible at various primary schools throughout Lancashire, therefore, opting for supply teaching...
Anita’s vision to become a primary school teacher started as young as she can remember, despite the challenges of teaching, it’s a passion that has never diminished but grown stronger year by year; she’s never had an inclination to change her mind. Teaching for over...
PRIMARY SCHOOL – TOP TIPS We’ve supported thousands of supply teachers working in Primary Schools over decades and collated a library of Primary School teacher top tips and guides to continue our support. Why Primary School Supply Teaching? Making the move...
Take a look at the STEM Learning site for your CPD. Keep a look out for free- on-line training, you can enrol on to local courses or on to a residential. STEM Learning is the UK’s largest provider of education and careers support in science, technology, engineering...
As a further education supply teacher you will have a varied age range of students who will have mixed abilities and therefore there will be different aspects of teaching to other sectors. At the same time, somethings in teaching never change no matter who are...
For decades we’ve been placing teachers and support staff within Further Education colleges around Lancashire and Cumbria and keep track of trends within the area and college performance. There are 73 Further Education colleges with the Lancashire region, 29 of which...
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Diploma in Teaching Skills for Educators Learn effective classroom management techniques, from communication to planning skills, with this free course. Alison offers a free online Diploma in Teaching Skills for Educators course that will teach you how to become an...
SEND Course The SEND training is open to all candidates and provides a basic understanding of SEND, SEND Code of practice, Types of SEND and strategies to support SEND children in the classroom. Course objectives: An introduction to Special Educational Needs SEND...
Motivating Students to Learn This free online course on motivating students will teach you the different factors that affect student motivation, and show you how to create a classroom environment that will promotes highly motivated learning. Being an effective teacher...
Instructional Planning for Successful Teaching This free online Instructional Planning for Successful Teaching course will help you understand the US national and state learning standards as well as curriculum frameworks and guides. Instructional planning is one of...
Diploma in Educational Psychology Improve your teaching, instructional, and training methods with this free online educational psychology course, developed by Alison (a free online learning platform). This free online course in educational psychology will help...
Technology is an invaluable resource that is being used more and more; it is important as a Further Education supply teacher to explore what is available that you could utilise to teach your specialism to enhance student experience and learning. Check with colleagues...
It’s essential you are placed in the right NQT role, as your first teaching assignment will have an enormous impact on your view of teaching for the future. Statistics suggest 20% of NQTs leave within their first two years; being placed in an unsuitable school where...
It’s important to choose a specialist recruitment NQT supply teaching agency who has expert knowledge within the education sector rather than a general recruitment agency. This is because their school network will have a far greater scope, their experience in placing...
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Many teaching assistants go on to take other roles, in education and elsewhere. It is also common for teaching assistants to go on to gain qualified teacher status, with some training providers allowing you to complete the practical parts of your course in your...
Teaching assistants provide support to those children who need it most, as well as taking some of the burden from classroom teachers. The work they do can positively effect learning within the classroom, their roles have developed over the years as the shortage of...
As you’ve probably already read Teaching Assistants (TA) have become a valued asset within the classroom. The role of a TA is distinctly different from a Teacher, in that you will not be the one planning and delivering the lessons. The Teaching Assistant is there to...
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Preparing for a teaching interview – here are some supply teaching interview questions we’ve prepared. When you are preparing for a teaching interview, running through some possible interview questions will help your chances of success. You’ll be able to...
Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, “They don’t pay me to like the kids.” Her response: “Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.'” A rousing call to educators to believe in their students...
One of the most popular TED talks of all time, Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity.
Would you choose to build a house on top of an unfinished foundation? Of course not. Why, then, do we rush students through education when they haven’t always grasped the basics? Yes, it’s complicated, but educator Sal Khan shares his plan to turn...
According to the US Department of Education, more than 85 percent of black fourth-grade boys aren’t proficient in reading. What kind of reading experiences should we be creating to ensure that all children read well? In a talk that will make you rethink how we...
Until recently, many teachers only got one word of feedback a year: “satisfactory.” And with no feedback, no coaching, there’s just no way to improve. Bill Gates suggests that even great teachers can get better with smart feedback — and lays...
Carol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain’s capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it...
Daphne Koller is enticing top universities to put their most intriguing courses online for free — not just as a service, but as a way to research how people learn. With Coursera (cofounded by Andrew Ng), each keystroke, quiz, peer-to-peer discussion and...
What do rap shows, barbershop banter and Sunday services have in common? As Christopher Emdin says, they all hold the secret magic to enthral and teach at the same time — and it’s a skill we often don’t teach to educators. A longtime teacher himself, now a...
Why, why, why does our education system look so similar to the way it did 50 years ago? Millions of students were failing then, as they are now — and it’s because we’re clinging to a business model that clearly doesn’t work. Education advocate Geoffrey Canada...
Sharing powerful stories from his anti-obesity project in Huntington, West Virginia — and a shocking image of the sugar we eat — TED Prize winner Jamie Oliver makes the case for an all-out assault on our ignorance of food Click on the button below to view...
Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal...
Sir Ken Robinson outlines 3 principles crucial for the human mind to flourish — and how current education culture works against them. In a funny, stirring talk he tells us how to get out of the educational “death valley” we now face, and how...
Our kids are our future, and it’s crucial they believe it themselves. That’s why Nadia Lopez opened an academic oasis in Brownsville, Brooklyn, one of the most underserved and violent neighbourhoods in New York — because she believes in every...
To get young kids to thrive in school, we need to do more than teach them how to read and write — we need to teach them how to manage their emotions, says educator Olympia Della Flora. In this practical talk, she shares creative tactics she used to help...
It took a life-threatening condition to jolt chemistry teacher Ramsey Musallam out of ten years of “pseudo-teaching” to understand the true role of the educator: to cultivate curiosity. In a fun and personal talk, Musallam gives 3 rules to spark...
Salman Khan talks about how and why he created the remarkable Khan Academy, a carefully structured series of educational videos offering complete curricula in math and, now, other subjects. He shows the power of interactive exercises, and calls for teachers to...
Onstage at TED2013, Sugata Mitra makes his bold TED Prize wish: Help me design the School in the Cloud, a learning lab in India, where children can explore and learn from each other — using resources and mentoring from the cloud. Hear his inspiring vision for...
Ever heard the phrase “Those who can’t do, teach”? At the Bowery Poetry Club, slam poet Taylor Mali begs to differ, and delivers a powerful, 3-minute response on behalf of educators everywhere. Click on the button below to view the...
“Great dreams aren’t just visions,” says Astro Teller, “They’re visions coupled to strategies for making them real.” The head of X (formerly Google X), Teller takes us inside the “moonshot factory,” as it’s called,...
Why supply teaching is a great opportunity? There are as many reasons, here at Key Stage Teaching Supply, we have a list of 9 particularly good reasons to consider supply teaching, and here they are…. Flexibility When you are used to conforming to term times for your...
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Looking to kickstart your career or do something new? Or perhaps you’re looking to cut down your working hours? Supply teaching could be the thing for you! Here at Key Stage Teacher Supply, we have a wide range of schools throughout the North West. We offer a variety...
Being a supply teacher is a rewarding job however the expectations are high, as is the competition. So to keep yourself in work and to be the one that the school calls for their next booking. Here are some supply teaching tips: Smile – it’s free An easy way to stand...
Here, we have numerous opportunities for student teachers and NQTs. It’s true that many new teachers will finish their training in summer. However, with more and more flexible routes available, such as Schools Direct, distance-learning PGCEs and Teach First, there...
Preparing for a teaching interview – some sample questions When you are preparing for a teaching interview, running through some possible teacher interview questions will help your chances of success. You’ll be able to practice answers that will inevitably come up,...
Here at Key Stage Teacher Supply, we want our supply teachers, teaching assistants and nursery nurses to be asked back to the schools that they visit. If a school is happy with one of our members of staff, then so are we. And so are the children. And so is the...
WE HAVE A SPECIALISED TEAM FOCUSED ON SEND TEACHER JOBS As it says in the code of practice for teachers in England, “every teacher is a teacher of SEND”. It is the right of children with SEND to attend mainstream schools, and to receive the very best quality teaching...
We have several supply teaching jobs in Blackburn. The team in our Blackburn branch takes in a wide area, which reaches: Blackburn with Darwen the Ribble Valley Pendle Hyndburn and Rossendale Accrington Rishton Clayton-le-Moors Great Harwood Oswaldtwistle Langho...
We have several supply teaching jobs in Wigan. So why Wigan? Wigan is a town with a very long history, situated in Greater Manchester. Thought to have been settled by the Romans in the late 2nd century, its more recent history is still very visible – with a total of...
We have several supply teaching jobs in Barrow. Situated at the tip of the Furness peninsula close to the Lake District, Barrow-in-Furness is bordered by Morecambe bay, the Duddon estuary and the Irish Sea.This makes it a great base for travel in the local area – it...
Working with Keys Stage Teacher Supply in Early Years education Here at Key Stage Teacher Supply, we get many calls all year round from schools and nurseries looking for staff with Foundation Stage qualifications and experience. From day-to-day bookings to long-term...
We have several supply teaching jobs in Blackpool. A town that needs no introduction… With its tower, visitor centres, funfairs and beach, it is a fantastic place to visit for children and adults alike. But it’s also a great place to live and work! We service many...
We have several supply teaching jobs in Bolton. Situated in Greater Manchester, Bolton is a former mill town with a fascinating history. The area has been populated since the Bronze Age, and it was the site of Civil War battles in the 17th century. Having originally...
We have several teaching assistant jobs in Lancaster. Key Stage Teacher Supply’s Lancaster branch is seeing rapid growth in demand for teaching assistants and nursery practitioners, with day-to-day and long-term supply work available in the following locations:...
We have several supply teaching jobs in Burnley. Burnley is a historic market town with great economic links to Leeds and Manchester – it also boasts fantastic transport links to those cities and its neighbouring towns of Colne, Nelson and Padiham. The area is...
We have numerous opportunities for teaching assistants Teaching Assistants play such a vital role in supporting children to learn, working closely with teachers to make sure pupils enjoy learning in a safe and caring setting. Here at Key Stage Teacher Supply, we are...
We have several supply teaching jobs in Carlisle The city of Carlisle is Cumbria’s largest settlement and one of the oldest cities in Britain – having held city status since the Middle Ages. Home to four campuses of the University of Cumbria, Carlisle is an area of...
We have plenty of opportunities for NQTs here at Key Stage Teacher Supply! For everyone coming to the end of their teacher training right now, we have compiled a little survival guide, focusing on different areas of concern for NQTs. All this is based on our long...
Have you got recent experience of working as a teaching assistant? And wanting a new teaching assistant opportunity? At Key Stage Teacher Supply, we can offer fantastic employment opportunities to suitable candidates. We are always happy to recruit people who either...
We have several teaching assistant jobs in Chorley. Due to high demand from schools and nurseries, our Chorley branch is always looking to recruit teaching assistants and nursery practitioners, with day-to-day and long-term supply work available in the following...
We have several supply teaching jobs in Chorley. For West Lancashire and South Ribble, our teaching and support staff and client schools are looked after by the team at the Key Stage Chorley office. So, if you’re in any of the following areas, Chorley is where you...
We have several supply teaching jobs in Kendal. Kendal is a historic market town, situated 8 miles South-East of Windermere and 19 miles North of Lancaster. As the gateway to the Lakes, it is a busy centre for tourism – and what trip to the famous national park would...
Teaching Positions – Interview skills for teachers Interviews for teaching posts come in several forms, but are always tough, rigorous and – above all – nerve-wracking for the interviewee. The internet is full of hints and tips for interview success, some of...
We have several supply teaching jobs in Lancaster. Our Lancaster Office manages our teacher supply services across the Fylde Coast, Cumbria and the Lake District. From here we take in: Lancaster Heysham Carnforth Morecambe Barrow-in-Furness Windermere Penrith Kendal...
Here at Key Stage Teacher Supply, we want our NQTs to have the best possible start to their careers. Supply teaching is a great preparation for a long and successful career, but it comes with the same time-management challeges as other teaching work – particularly in...
Are you just recently retired teacher and looking for flexible work? Our case studies tell us that 7 out of 10 teachers who retire still want to have some time in the classroom – without the stress of a permanent teaching role. That’s why Key Stage Teacher Supply is...
We have several supply teaching jobs in Preston. The city of Preston is the administrative centre of Lancashire, with the only Guild still celebrated in the UK – having been instated in 1179 by King Henry II Preston has lively nightlife, a popular shopping centre and...
We have several supply teaching jobs in Ribble Valley. The Ribble Valley is the beautiful, picturesque setting for a number of nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools – many of which are loyal to Key Stage for all of their supply needs. With quaint towns and...
You’ve got an interview! Now to prepare… While a lot of the usual advice also applies to teaching interviews – eye contact, concise answers, relaxed open posture, remembering your interviewers name… (the list goes on) – there are particular sets of questions to be...
We have several supply teaching jobs in Ulverston. Not just a beautifully picturesque town, Ulverston is very close to the boundary of the Lake District national park. It is just a short journey to Coniston Water or Yewdale Beck, making this a very popular area for...
Here at Key Stage Teacher Supply, we have plenty of opportunities for Newly Qualified Teachers. We are coming to the time of year when trainee teachers are completing their studies – some of you will finish in April and many more in June or July, and we know that...
Calling all NQTs! Please attend our event to hone top NQT interview skills to help you get your first career position. The event will take place this Friday, 18th March. Our Managing Director Jane will be attending a ‘mock interview’ session at Haslingden High School,...
We have multiple opportunities for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) here at Key Stage Teacher Supply. We know that your first year of teaching is a very busy one, and that you will still be developing your subject knowledge, teaching style and methods of planning and...
Are you a 2018 NQT? Well here we are already, it’s half term and we are officially half way through the academic year! For all you qualified teachers and NQTs it is time for you to reflect upon the last half term and recharge your batteries! However for those who are...
We are in *urgent* need of SEND teaching assistants with experience, here at Key Stage Teacher Supply. Does that sound like you? We are looking for SEND teaching assistants with experience of supporting learners with physical and learning needs, both in mainstream...
Here at Key Stage Teacher Supply we offer multiple NQT careers platforms. When deciding the next step to take in your career at the end of your teacher training, supply work can be a fantastic, positive option. We at Key Stage Teacher Supply pride ourselves on the...
Here are a few words on a NQTs experience from a Key Stage Teacher Supply candidate. ‘When I completed my Primary PGCE, I didn’t want to rush into a job and get stuck somewhere I didn’t really want to work. Key Stage offered me the opportunity to get hands on...
Right now, we have fantastic opportunities available for supply teaching assistant staff across Lancashire and Cumbria. With our three branches in Blackburn, Chorley and Lancaster, we work with a large number of schools and nurseries – which means a huge number of...
New Autumn term, new supply teaching jobs North West! ‘All the leaves are brown, and the sky is grey…..’ Well, not quite. But the Autumn term is upon us – and it’s the ideal time to turn over a new leaf with Key Stage Teacher Supply! If you are looking for supply...
We have several supply teaching jobs in Accrington. Accrington is fascinating historic town in the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire. It is famous as a centre of industry, and a former centre of cotton and textile machinery production. Accrington-manufactured bricks were...
We have several teaching assistant jobs in Blackburn. Our Blackburn branch is a very lively hub for teaching assistants and nursery practitioners, with day-to-day and long-term supply work available in the following locations: Blackburn Darwen Burnley Nelson...
Supply Teaching Jobs in Whitehaven Whitehaven is a Cumbrian coastal town with a fascinating history. It was originally settled by Vikings in the 10th century, and still boasts the most complete example of planned Georgian architecture in Europe. Historians believe...
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