Opportunities for Supply Teachers In Surrey

Due to its geographical location and pleasant environment, Surrey has always been an attractive place to work as supply teacher for a person either he is a local one or he belongs to some other part of the world.

Educational System in Surrey:

Surrey is a large authority with responsibility of 402 schools at all levels of age groups as well as special schools. Over 14,000 pupils attend these schools which mean at least 7,000 to 7,500 teachers are required here to work. That’s why, here supply teacher are always in demand.

How you can get an opportunity to work as Surrey supply teachers:

With Surrey supply teaching, you get much more than just a job as you can enjoy flexible work timings, pretty good pay in terms of weekly or daily pay, set you location to work.

In present scenario, most of the schools look for hiring qualified and experienced teachers with the help of placement firms. So, you just need to get registered with few of these firms. You are advised not to register with many agencies as it will nothing more than confusion.

Opportunities for overseas aspirants in Surrey supply teaching:

Surrey supply teaching is the popular option for the overseas teachers just arriving in UK as Surrey offers much facility to them. For foreign teachers, working in Surrey will provide the excitement in a new education system. It allows the teacher to work in number of different schools and gain experience working with the British Curriculum.

If you wish to work in Surrey or any part of UK and you do not have passport, then you will need a visa in order to work here.

As well as, supply teaching offers variety and flexibility in scheduling.

Eligibility criteria for teachers to work in Surrey:

Teachers interested in working in the UK must be licensed to teach in their state/province. In the United Kingdom, QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) is the certification for teachers. To achieve this status, teachers must complete specific training and pass standardized exams. Teachers from outside of the UK are able to teach in the UK for a maximum of four years before they must obtain QTS. If a teacher plans to work in the UK for longer than 4 years, then they must complete an NQT (Newly Qualified Teacher) year under the supervision of a teacher/principal from their school. Upon successful completion of an NQT year, a foreign teacher will be granted their Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

It can be a good opportunity to start with. So go and grab great opportunity to fulfill your dreams.

Eric Snow is an education specialist and consultant in Surrey supply teachers with vast experience in this field. In the past he worked as head teacher. Then he quitted his job and worked as supply teacher. Now he is working as consultant and sharing his experience to other supply teaching aspirants.