Standby Education
Teachers with secondary specialism
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent, Freelance / Contract, Temporary, Part time
Location:
Derby, UK
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
24 September 2026
What they need
Secondary Subject Specialist Teacher – Day-to-Day & Long-Term Supply
Standby Education is looking to recruit enthusiastic and reliable Secondary Subject Specialist Teachers to work with secondary schools on both day-to-day supply and long-term placements.
Whether you are looking for the flexibility of daily supply, a longer-term role, or a mixture of both, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
We are recruiting qualified and experienced Secondary Teachers across a range of subject specialisms, including:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science – Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- Humanities – History, Geography and RE
- Modern Foreign Languages
- PE
- Computer Science / ICT
- Design & Technology
- Art & Design
- Music
- Business Studies
- Other secondary curriculum subjects
Assignments can range from single-day cover and short-term supply through to long-term placements, giving you the flexibility to choose work that suits your availability and career goals.
Responsibilities
As a Secondary Subject Specialist Teacher, you will be expected to:
- Deliver engaging and effective lessons within your subject specialism
- Follow existing lesson plans and schemes of work where provided
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment
- Support pupils of varying abilities and learning needs
- Mark work and provide feedback where required for longer-term placements
- Follow school safeguarding, behaviour and educational policies
- Work professionally and collaboratively with teaching and support staff
What We Are Looking For
We would like to hear from candidates who:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate teaching qualification
- Have experience teaching within a secondary school environment
- Have strong subject knowledge within their specialist area
- Have excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
- Are adaptable, dependable and confident working in different school environments
- Are committed to safeguarding and supporting the education and wellbeing of young people
ECTs and experienced teachers are both encouraged to apply.
Why Work Through Standby Education?
At Standby Education, we work to match teachers with opportunities that suit their experience, subject specialism and availability.
We can offer:
- Flexible day-to-day supply work
- Short-term and long-term teaching opportunities
- Opportunities across a range of secondary schools
- Roles matched to your subject specialism
- Support throughout your placements
- Flexibility around the days you are available to work
Apply Today
If you are a Secondary Subject Specialist Teacher looking for flexible supply work or your next long-term teaching opportunity, apply today to join Standby Education.
Please submit your CV and a member of the Standby Education team will be in touch to discuss your experience, availability and the types of roles you are looking for.
Standby Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, in line with current requirements.
Pay: £140.00-£231.52 per day
Work Location: In person
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