Supply Teacher

Supply Teacher - Chesham, Buckinghamshire Secondary Supply | KS3/KS4 | Flexible Teaching | English, Maths & Science Specialists Secondary supply teaching opportunities covering KS3 and KS4, particularly suited to…

Pay rate £120 – £160/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 28 August 2026

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Supply Teacher - Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Secondary Supply | KS3/KS4 | Flexible Teaching | English, Maths & Science Specialists

Secondary supply teaching opportunities covering KS3 and KS4, particularly suited to teachers with English, Maths or Science experience seeking flexible work.

Tradewind is recruiting a Supply Teacher to work across Secondary Academy settings in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, covering KS3 and KS4 lessons. Teachers with experience in core subjects including English, Mathematics or Science are particularly encouraged to apply.

Looking for greater flexibility?

Supply teaching can provide flexibility without taking you away from the classroom. This opportunity is suitable for teachers looking for regular work while retaining greater control over their availability.

The schools we work with may require cover for:

Short-term staff absence
Planned teacher absence
Training and development days
Emergency cover
Longer-term assignments
Core subject teaching across KS3 and KS4

What you could be teaching

The Supply Teacher will be expected to follow the school's existing lesson plans and maintain the classroom expectations established by the academy.

Core subject specialists are particularly useful, with opportunities potentially available for teachers experienced in:

English
Mathematics
ScienceYou may also be asked to supervise lessons outside your main subject where appropriate, with lesson resources provided by the school.

What you need

To work as a secondary supply teacher, you should have:

QTS or recognised equivalent teaching qualification
Recent secondary teaching experience
KS3 and/or KS4 experience
Strong classroom management
The ability to adapt quickly to different schools and classes
Good communication and organisation
An Enhanced DBS, or willingness to complete the necessary checks

Why use Tradewind?

Tradewind works with a range of mainstream, SEN and alternative provision schools, providing access to different types of education settings and potential longer-term opportunities.

You will also receive:

✓ Streamlined onboarding
✓ Dedicated consultant support from your Consultant
✓ 2,500+ free CPD courses and webinars
✓ Holiday and pension schemes where applicable
✓ Access to permanent and teacher-training opportunities

Charlie holds more than 10 years' experience within education and can discuss the available options based on your subject specialism and preferred working pattern.

For an introductory conversation about Supply Teacher opportunities in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, call Charlie at Tradewind on (phone number removed).

Alternatively, send an up-to-date CV and cover letter to to apply directly

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