Secondary Supply Teacher

Secondary Supply Teachers – Hemel Hempatead & Surrounding Areas, Hertfordshire

Join Our Supply Team for September 2026

“Supply teaching gives you the freedom to focus on what you do best – teaching. Leave t meetings, paperwork and planning behind while enjoying flexibility, variety and the opportunity to experience a range of fantastic secondary schools.”

Due to increasing demand from our partner secondary schools across Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding areas of Hertfordshire, Supply Desk is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Secondary Supply Teachers to join our growing supply team from September 2026.

Whether you’re looking for one day a week, several days each week or full-time supply work, we’ll help you find opportunities that fit around your lifestyle.

Your Role

As a Secondary Supply Teacher, you will:

Deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and, where appropriate, Key Stage 5
Teach your specialist subject or provide general cover in local secondary schools
Create a positive and purposeful learning environment
Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies
Ensure students remain engaged and make progress throughout the lesson
Provide clear feedback to the regular class teacher or department at the end of the day

We Would Love to Hear From

Qualified Teachers (QTS/QTLS)
Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
Experienced Secondary Supply Teachers
Subject Specialists
Cover Supervisors
Unqualified Teachers with relevant secondary classroom experience

We welcome teachers from all subject areas, including:

English
Maths
Science
Humanities
Geography
History
Religious Education
Modern Foreign Languages
PE
Art
Design & Technology
Music
Computing
Business Studies
Drama

Why Choose Supply Teaching?

Supply teaching offers far more than flexibility. It’s an opportunity to shape your career around your life while gaining valuable experience in a wide variety of secondary schools.

Enjoy Genuine Flexibility

You decide when you work. Whether you’re balancing family commitments, studying, exploring other career opportunities or simply looking for a healthier work-life balance, supply teaching allows you to choose the days that work best for you.

Work as little or as much as you like
Choose full-time or part-time assignments
Select the days that suit your schedule
Weekly availability updates mean you’re always in control

Experience a Variety of Secondary Schools

Every secondary school has its own culture, leadership team and teaching environment. Supply teaching gives you the opportunity to experience a range of schools across Hemel Hempstead and Hertfordshire while building valuable professional experience.

You’ll have the chance to:

Discover the type of school where you feel most at home
Teach students from different backgrounds and abilities
Experience a variety of behaviour policies and teaching approaches
Build confidence across different classroom environments
Expand your professional network by working with a range of departments and leadership teams
Strengthen your CV with diverse teaching experience

Many teachers find that the variety keeps every week interesting while helping them develop as adaptable and confident educators.

Try Before You Commit

Thinking about your next permanent role?

Supply teaching allows you to get to know schools before accepting a long-term position. It’s the perfect opportunity to find a school whose values, culture and leadership match your own.

Many of our supply teachers go on to secure permanent or long-term roles in schools they’ve enjoyed working in.

Return to Teaching with Confidence

If you’re returning to the classroom after a career break, maternity leave or time working outside education, supply teaching provides an excellent way to rebuild confidence at your own pace.

Ongoing Support

At Supply Desk, we support you throughout your teaching journey.

We provide:

Ongoing coaching and career guidance
Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
Friendly consultants with extensive knowledge of local schools
Regular work matched to your subject specialism, preferred locations and availability

Why Join Supply Desk?

Competitive daily pay rates
Flexible working that fits around your lifestyle
Opportunities in secondary schools across Hemel Hempstead and Hertfordshire
Work available across a wide range of subject specialisms
Day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments
Weekly availability updates
Dedicated consultant providing personalised support
Opportunities to secure permanent positions if desired

The Benefits of Joining Our Supply Team

Flexibility • Variety • Better Work-Life Balance • Career Development • Try Before You Commit • Return to Teaching • Regular Local Work • Diverse School Experience • Professional Growth

Apply Today

If you’re ready to enjoy a more flexible way of teaching while experiencing a fantastic range of secondary schools across Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding Hertfordshire areas, we’d love to hear from you.

Call Jen Harrison on:

01923 295300

Or email: jennifer.harrison@supplydesk.co.uk

Join our Secondary Supply Team from September 2026

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.