Job Description

Supply Teacher - Wellingborough

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Contract: Flexible Supply - Daily, Short-Term and Long-Term Opportunities Available
Start Date: September 2026
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Are you a qualified teacher looking for flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to work in a range of secondary schools? Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting enthusiastic and adaptable Supply Teachers to work across schools in the Wellingborough area.

Whether you are seeking day-to-day supply, long-term placements, or a route back into teaching, we have opportunities to suit your availability and career goals.

The Role

As a Supply Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons, maintain a positive learning environment, and ensure students remain focused and on task in the absence of their regular teacher.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
  • Managing classroom behaviour effectively
  • Supporting student progress and engagement
  • Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Following school policies and safeguarding procedures
  • Providing feedback to teaching staff where required
  • Adapting quickly to different school settings and classrooms

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or equivalent teaching qualification
  • Experience teaching in UK secondary schools
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities
  • A flexible and professional approach
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What Tradewind Recruitment Offers

  • Competitive daily rates of pay
  • Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle
  • Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
  • Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College
  • Dedicated support from a local education consultant
  • A straightforward registration process
  • Opportunities across a wide network of Northamptonshire schools

Whether you're an experienced teacher, an ECT looking to gain valuable classroom experience, or a teacher returning to the profession, Tradewind Recruitment would love to hear from you.