Supply Teachers

Devonport High School for Girls, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL

68 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Supply Teacher hours as and when required
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: 22.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Accountabilities:

1. As directed by the Office Manager (responsible for the provision of cover for teaching staff), supervise classes/groups of students aged 11-18 years across the whole curriculum, undertaking pre-prepared work in the absence of teachers and maintaining discipline following the school's procedures. Lessons will be in classrooms, laboratories, practical areas and computer rooms.

2. Take electronic registration for each lesson.

3. Liaise with Heads of Department and relevant teachers in relation to work to be carried out by students in the absence of timetabled teachers.

4. Ensure that students are fully aware of what work is expected of them. This will require the reading of instructions from teachers, explaining aspects of work to students and encouraging them in the completion of tasks.

5. Collect completed work from students and pass to relevant member of staff.

6. Ensure all students have equal access to learning and personal development.

7. Assist staff in the monitoring of students' behaviour and code of dress.

8. Be a role model to students in respect of behaviour and code of dress.

9. Ensure students comply with health and safety requirements. Ensure the security of classroom and ICT equipment/resources.

10. Be aware of and comply with relevant policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality.

11. Where appropriate, deal with any immediate problems/emergencies according to the school's procedures.

12. Report all concerns to an appropriate member of staff following the school's referral procedures.

13. Assist with school tests and invigilate examinations/tests as required.

14. Contribute to the overall aims, work and ethos of the school.

15. When no cover is required, to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post which could include the following activities:

a. Carry out any relevant administrative tasks as required.

b. Assist with preparation and management of resources/equipment.

c. Participate in student activities within classes.

d. Assist with staff training.

The job description outlines the duties required for the time being of this post to indicate the level of commitment and responsibilities expected. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time which does not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility.

What the school offers its staff

We are a highly successful and oversubscribed 11-18 selective grammar school with approximately 850 students on roll.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Advert - Supply Teachers Nov 25.pdf - 161 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description - Supply Teachers Nov 25.pdf - 123 KB (opens in new tab)

About Devonport High School for Girls

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 916 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Devonport High School for Girls website
• Email address: recruitment@dhsg.co.uk
• Phone number: 01752 705024
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/devonport-high-school-for-girls-plymouth

A highly successful and oversubscribed 11-18 selective grammar school

Arranging a visit to Devonport High School for Girls

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@dhsg.co.uk.

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