Job Description

Opus Teach is a publicly owned education recruitment agency wholly owned by Suffolk County Council which means we are based in the centre of Ipswich (5 minutes from the Endeavour House Building).

Opus Teach successfully recruits for all types of supply teachers and temporary education staff. Since 2018. We focus on listening to what schools want from supply staff and pride ourselves on managing the expectations of our vetted supply candidates.

We operate from 7am - 5pm, Monday - Friday and have our own unique online booking system which runs 365 days a year 24/7, allowing schools to book wherever and whenever.

A Newmarket based primary school are in need of Maternity Cover.
In addition to the maternity cover, Opus have day-day supply teaching work available in Newmarket.

If this be of interest, please give us a call or register with us for more information.
To register with Opus Teach you will need to:

• Send us your most updated CV

OR

• Complete an online application form on our website

OR

• Call the Opus Teach Team

Once registered with Opus Teach, you will have complete control over your availability and the positions you choose to accept. You will receive texts from our booking system when you are requested, allowing you to easily accept. Of course, we will call you if preferred and still build a relationship with you however you prefer and communicate with you how you wish.
Whether you're happy to work on an ad-hoc basis with daily supply or whether you are seeking a longer-term contract or even gain work whilst looking for permanent roles in either primary or secondary schools (or both), we will be able to find the perfect role for you.
Opus Teach is looking for reliable, professional, and dedicated supply teachers to provide vital support to schools within Suffolk to meet the current increasing demand.
Why Supply Teaching?
Supply teaching offers a great amount of flexibility and room to develop your career, teaching different age groups in different schools or really homing in on teaching a particular year group. We will work closely with you to find exactly what you want and to ensure you get the most out of your work. We pride ourselves on building great relationships with all our teachers and schools to make the most out of each work opportunity and help you progress your teaching and classroom experiences.
As a Supply Teacher you will:

• Be responsible for the learning and progress of all students in allocated classes, ensuring equality of opportunity for all
• Treat students with dignity, build relationships based on mutual respect, and always observe boundaries appropriate to a teacher's professional position
• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in pupils/students' work and conduct in lessons
• Work collaboratively and effectively with learners, other staff, parents/carers, governors and external agencies in the best interests of students
• Take responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

You will have:

• Successful previous teaching experience
• A passion for teaching and the ability to deliver the best teaching standards
• The ability to teach using a wide variety of strategies to maximise achievement for all students.

In return, we offer:

• A friendly and professional service offering quality, flexibility, and variety
• An easy-to-use, real-time system to enable full control over bookings, your teacher profile and availability calendar
• A dedicated account manager on hand to provide support and assistance throughout application and placements
• Fair pay, day rates guided by main teacher pay scales
• Opportunities to opt-in for the pension scheme and additional training courses
• Opportunity to help make a difference in education and support schools across Suffolk and the surrounding areas