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The place where our in-house supply teaching experts share industry updates, hints & tips, interviews and more every week.

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Understanding Supply Teacher Pay Rates for 2024/2025
News
November 7th 2024

Understanding Supply Teacher Pay Rates for 2024/2025

Navigating supply teacher pay in 2024? This blog covers rates, factors affecting earnings, and agency vs. direct employment. Learn how Elevate Supply empowers you!

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Why Senior Leaders Need Elevate Supply
Spotlight
October 29th 2024

Why Senior Leaders Need Elevate Supply

Elevate Supply helps schools tackle staffing with vetted supply teachers, zero hidden fees, and time-saving tools for hassle-free recruitment solutions.

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How Schools Can Best Support Supply Teachers
Hints & Tips
October 24th 2024

How Schools Can Best Support Supply Teachers

Starting a day at a new school can be daunting for supply teachers. Elevate Supply ensures they're supported, prepared, and ready to thrive from day one in the classroom.

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Why Do Supply Agencies Charge So Much for Supply Teachers?
News
October 22nd 2024

Why Do Supply Agencies Charge So Much for Supply Teachers?

Why are schools paying double for supply teachers? Explore the high costs, the impact on schools and educators, and what's driving these mark-ups across the UK.

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Why are Supply Teachers Leaving the Profession?
News
October 9th 2024

Why are Supply Teachers Leaving the Profession?

Supply teachers face pay dissatisfaction and lack of support. Elevate Supply offers flexible pay, no hidden fees, and CPD to help educators thrive.

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National Teaching Assistants' Day 2024: Celebrate & Support TAs
Spotlight
September 26th 2024

National Teaching Assistants' Day 2024: Celebrate & Support TAs

Celebrate National Teaching Assistants' Day 2024 on 27th September! Honour TAs who support schools, with Elevate Supply offering flexible work & a FREE Twinkl Ultimate Membership.

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Elevate Supply vs. Supply Agencies
Hints & Tips
September 12th 2024

Elevate Supply vs. Supply Agencies

This blog shows how Elevate Supply gives educators control over pay, work, and growth, offering a flexible alternative to traditional teaching agencies.

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Can a Supply Teacher Get a Mortgage?
News
September 10th 2024

Can a Supply Teacher Get a Mortgage?

Yes, supply teachers can get mortgages! This blog shares tips, specialist lenders, and schemes to boost you chances of mortgage approval.

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How to Prepare for Back to School
Hints & Tips
August 28th 2024

How to Prepare for Back to School

As the new school year approaches, supply educators are gearing up to make the most of the opportunities that September brings. Read how Elevate can support!

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Can Supply Teachers Get the 5.5% Pay Rise?
News
August 23rd 2024

Can Supply Teachers Get the 5.5% Pay Rise?

Supply teachers don't follow set pay scales, but can they get the 5.5% rise? Learn how supply pay works and ways to potentially benefit from the increase.

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Top Tips for New Supply Teachers: Your Ultimate Guide
Hints & Tips
August 20th 2024

Top Tips for New Supply Teachers: Your Ultimate Guide

Starting as a supply teacher can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you’re filling in for a day or covering a long-term position, here are some top tips to help you succeed in any classroom.

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Can a Supply Teacher Get a Blue Light Discount Card?
Hints & Tips
August 20th 2024

Can a Supply Teacher Get a Blue Light Discount Card?

Supply teachers, TAs, and cover supervisors, can you get a Blue Light Card? Yes! Learn who’s eligible, what it offers, and how to apply in this guide!

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