After successfully completing your training, perhaps you’re now all set for your very own classroom. The problem is, you don’t have a job just yet, or maybe you’re not quite ready for a full time commitment. If that’s the case, then supply teaching could work for you. However, like most things, it’s always ideal to get yourself prepared and understand what you’re getting yourself into.

Looking for the right supply teaching agency

There are plenty of agencies which provide supply teaching jobs Dover, however, the first piece of advice you should consider is to keep calm and register with various agencies. Trying to do so will only become more problematic for you. Also, keep in mind that there are plenty of agencies which advertise job vacancies for a certain role but the moment you registered with them, that vacancy might have been gone. The best piece of advice you should take note of is to choose just a few agencies (maybe two or three of them) and stick with them. If you feel like none of them suits you, you can simply drop them and go pick another.

Referrals from a colleague or friend might work although it’s not a guaranteed means of finding a good agency. There are some of them which work well for others but turned out to be a poor decision for some. An excellent means of knowing which agency to choose is to seek advice from schools you know, either schools near your area or your placement schools.

While being able to drive isn’t a requirement when applying for a supply teacher position, it certainly will be a lot of help. There are a few supply teachers who don’t know how to drive, and because of that, are limited by the workload they are able to do. As a result, they will have to be either booked the night before or assigned only at schools near their residence.

Supply teaching jobs Dover work in two ways. One is they have you booked in advance for a school, second is you receive an early morning call which could range from 7:00 am onward. However, most of this call happen around 8 in the morning. Keep in mind that the more flexible you are regarding your schedule, the more workload will be available for you. However, if heading over to a school in a rush isn’t possible then you can always tell your agency about it.

Regarding year groups, make sure you inform your agencies regarding the years you are prepared to work in. However, as mentioned earlier, the more flexible your schedule is the more workload will be available for you.

Supply teaching is an excellent means of getting the experience you need. If you’re not yet ready to teach full-time, then you should consider supply teaching instead. Make sure you land on the right agency in your quest for supply teaching jobs Dover. Every teacher has his/her own management techniques, although it’s a good thing to try not to change a lot of things during your contract.