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Understanding pay as a supply teacher can be complex, especially with the evolving pay scales in 2024. This guide covers essential information on supply teacher pay rates, including daily rate calculations, factors influencing earnings, and the impact of agency versus direct employment. Plus, discover how Elevate Supply empowers teachers to set their own rates and take control of their earnings. Dive in to learn how to make the most of your role in supply teaching this year.

Why are schools paying double for supply teachers? Across the UK, schools are facing significant financial challenges, often paying nearly twice as much to supply agencies as the teachers themselves receive. So, what’s driving this high mark-up, and what are the long-term effects for schools, educators, and students? Let’s explore the issue further.

Supply teachers play a key role in ensuring classroom continuity, but many are leaving due to pay dissatisfaction and lack of support. This blog reviews the findings from the DfE’s "Use of Supply Teachers in Schools" report, highlighting financial challenges for schools and growing demand. Learn how Elevate Supply offers flexible pay, no hidden fees, and CPD opportunities to support educators.

Are you wondering if you can get a mortgage as s supply teacher? The short answer is yes! While securing a mortgage as a supply teacher may seem challenging due to the nature of your employment, there are ways to increase your chances of approval. In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know, from specialist lenders to key schemes and helpful tips for boosting your mortgage application success.

Unlike permanent teaching positions, where salaries are clearly defined by pay scales, supply teachers often receive a set daily rate determined by the supply agency they work for. 

But can a supply teacher get a 5.5% pay rise? Let’s explore how supply teaching pay works and how you can potentially get the pay rise.