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.
This blog explores the role of supply teaching agencies in connecting educators with temporary school roles. It outlines the recruitment process, benefits, and drawbacks of using agencies, while also highlighting how Elevate Supply offers an alternative by giving educators more control over their pay, work preferences, and growth. Read more in the full post.
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.
If you're a supply teacher, teaching assistant, or cover supervisor, you may be wondering if you can benefit from the Blue Light Card. The answer is yes! We’ll explore what the Blue Light Card is, who is eligible to apply, and how you can navigate the application process.
