Academics Canterbury

Supply Teacher

Project-Based

Description

Supply Teacher

  • Job Title: Supply Teacher
  • Key Stage: 3 to 5
  • Location: East Kent
  • Start Date: ASAP/April 2026
  • Salary: £130.00 to £260.00 per day (In line with your current pay scale)

Qualified Supply Teachers - Flexible Opportunities Across East Kent Canterbury | Thanet | Dover | Folkestone | Ashford

Are you a qualified teacher looking for flexibility, variety and the opportunity to be paid to scale for longer-term roles?

Academics, Canterbury are working in close partnership with a wide range of secondary schools across East Kent, including selective grammar schools, non-selective schools and academies. Due to increased demand from schools across Canterbury, Thanet, Dover, Folkestone and Ashford, we are seeking passionate and committed teachers to support a variety of subject areas.

Subjects in High Demand:

  • English
  • Maths
  • Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics)
  • Humanities (History, Geography, RE)
  • MFL (French, Spanish, German)
  • Design Technology
  • Computer Science / IT
  • PE
  • Art
  • Business Studies
  • PSHE

Why work with Academics?

? Flexible working options - daily supply, short-term cover and long-term placements ? Paid to teachers' pay scale for longer-term bookings ? Opportunities in selective, non-selective and academy settings ? Local schools across East Kent ? Dedicated, experienced consultants who understand the local education landscape ? Variety of roles across a broad range of subjects and key stages

Whether you are:

  • An experienced teacher seeking a better work-life balance
  • An ECT looking to gain experience in different school settings
  • A subject specialist seeking your next long-term opportunity
  • Or returning to teaching and wanting flexibility

We can help you find a role that suits your needs.

Our partner schools are welcoming, supportive and keen to secure high-quality teaching professionals who can make a real difference to pupils across the region.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)
  • Recent teaching experience (preferred)
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Right to work in the UK (please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship)

Don't just take our word for it - check out our Google reviews to see why joining Academics has been a great choice for so many local educators across East Kent.

If you are a qualified teacher interested in flexible work or long-term placements in East Kent, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Academics, Canterbury to discuss your options.