Available Options
During your interview, you will be asked to think about the type of teaching position you would prefer in the first instance. Classroom can provide teaching posts on a day-to-day or weekly supply basis, a term or more in one school or a permanent placement at one school.

Day-to-day
Day-to-day supply can be a great way to teach in a variety of schools and gain invaluable and wide-ranging experience. Many schools require supply cover (you may know it as relief, substitute or emergency teaching) at the last minute for absences and illness. Cover for courses is usually booked in advance, but sickness cover is often only reported that morning, requiring both us and you to react instantly! Daily supply requires a great deal of flexibility and quick thinking but does bring its own rewards and is an excellent way to gain a great deal of London experience in a short period of time. We also find that teachers are requested back after initial day-to-day assignments often taking a longer-term position in a school with which they have built a relationship.

Long-term
Long-term positions of usually a term or more are for those wanting to take on the whole role and responsibilities of a full-time teacher with the planning and commitment that requires. Working in one school for an extended length of time often sees teachers becoming intrinsically involved in the school community, attending Parents' Evenings and events and taking on other roles, e.g. as a Form Tutor in Secondary schools.

Permanent
For those teachers interested in permanent placements, Classroom works with schools looking to recruit permanent staff on a flat fee basis enabling you to have the security of a contract.

Teaching and especially supply teaching in the first instance is challenging and requires a great deal of commitment, professionalism and enthusiasm. However most teachers find it very rewarding and enjoyable.

Classroom will be honest with you about the pros and cons of each role and will support you every step of the way.