At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging lessons and support students across various secondary schools.
- Company: Join South Lanarkshire Council's dynamic Supply Teacher Team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and commitment to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Shape young minds and enjoy diverse teaching experiences in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for teaching and ability to adapt quickly to new settings.
The predicted salary is between 43383 - 54453 £ per year.
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 25th August 2026 at 11.55pm. Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
Location: Supply Cover in South Lanarkshire
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: Main grade Teacher scale, £43,383 - £54,453 per year.
Join South Lanarkshire Council's Supply Teacher Team. South Lanarkshire Council is looking to recruit enthusiastic, adaptable and committed Secondary Supply Teachers to support our schools across the authority in the following subjects:
- Maths
- Computing
- Home Economics
- English
- Religious Education
Whether you're an experienced teacher seeking greater flexibility or looking to gain experience across a variety of school settings, supply teaching offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the learning and wellbeing of young people. Here in South Lanarkshire, we are committed to providing high-quality learning experiences and ensuring every young person has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
We are looking for teachers who are passionate about their subject, committed to excellence in learning and teaching, and able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and school communities.
As a Secondary Supply Teacher, you will:
- Deliver high-quality learning and teaching across a range of secondary schools.
- Create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
- Support the delivery of the Curriculum for Excellence and contribute to raising attainment and achievement.
- Demonstrate flexibility, professionalism and the ability to adapt quickly to different school environments.
If you are motivated, resilient and committed to making a difference, we would welcome your application to join our supply register for the subjects mentioned above in order to help support schools across South Lanarkshire.
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
It is a legal requirement for any teacher teaching in a Scottish state school to be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration.
Should you be successful in securing a post within a Roman Catholic school, you will be required to submit your diocese approval immediately to personnel service, to allow your recruitment checks to be carried out.
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check.
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.
In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.
EDUC 5290 - Secondary Supply - 5290-475960799 employer: South Lanarkshire
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