Short answer: No. Agency supply teachers are not eligible for Teachers’ Pension. However, they do get a Workplace Pension through their agency. Teachers’ pension is different from state pension and is handled by the Teachers Pension Agency. This is only available to teachers......
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A question we get asked a lot is ‘can a supply teacher work for schools and agencies at the same time?’ We thought we’d answer that question in detail. Yes, supply teachers can work for schools and agencies at the same time. In......
There are a number of factors that supply agencies take into consideration when calculating a supply teacher’s pay. What a teacher gets paid can be based on the booking type, the teacher’s sector, subject, and other factors discussed below. So how do we at Simply......
The new school year can be quite stressful for children and anxiety can snowball as the year progresses. This stress can end up affecting their grades. It can also impact on their self-esteem as well as their relationship with their teachers. Fortunately, there are......
As the year rolls on and the leaves start to turn, it’s time for teachers to embrace the season and use Autumn to promote the development of their pupils. At this time of year, there’s so much for children to explore, and plenty of activities......
Teachers, Nursery Nurses and Classroom Support Staff are in high demand, especially those with specific skills and expertise. As a specialist education and childcare recruitment agency, we see a variety of candidates on a daily basis, each with their own experience levels, work requirements and......
As experts in nursery school recruitment, the safety of your children is our highest priority. Watch our safeguarding animation to see how we help you look after the children in your care. For more information or to speak to us about sourcing staff......
One of the key priorities of education & childcare recruitment agencies such as ours is the safeguarding of children. We expect each and every one of our candidates to share this commitment and be fully aware of the importance of child protection. In this......
From playing on tablets to watching TV, children are becoming more accustomed to learning with technology, especially at a younger age. However, this has led to a number of studies that highlight how negative this can be for their education and development. In this......
There are so many ways that you can teach students to embrace their learning, and one of those techniques is the Montessori learning style. In this infographic, we wanted to explore what our community have said their favourite Montessori teaching activity is. Find out what......
The Montessori learning style is vastly different to traditional teaching, but it’s not always something that nurseries focus on during their lessons. Not only does it help focus on key development stages, it encourages cooperative play and inspires creativity. In this article, we explore......
For any school or nursery, direct recruitment is a crucial part of developing and maintaining effective teams. Unfortunately, new opportunities, life changes, and population growth do mean that full-time or fixed-term roles do sometimes become vacant or available. To help minimise the fuss and......
Schools and nurseries across the country are already working to strict budgets, and to ensure that they have full control over their supply staff spending, we work hard on making our rates and fees as transparent as possible. We’ve already explained how our bespoke......
Regardless of whether you’re filling a temporary role or a fixed-term contract, time management is one of the essential components of a smooth, stress-free work life. Time management isn’t something we’re born with; it’s something that takes time and experience to hone. That’s why......
This week we wanted to share an insight into the bespoke portal that our candidates and clients are given access to once they begin working with us. Whilst each of our clients has a dedicated Consultant they can speak to at any time, we......
There are so many teaching styles, sometimes it can be hard to choose one that makes the biggest impact on your pupils. We reached out to our social media community to see what their favourite ways to improve student learning are. Find out what they......
For the last 10 years, the team at Simply Supply have worked closely with Local Education Authorities (LEAs) and Local Authority Designated Officers for Safeguarding (LADOs) to understand and promote the safety and security of all pupils. As an independent recruitment business, we pride......
There’s no doubt about it, group learning can be a good way to encourage teamwork, forward thinking and leadership skills development. But sometimes students may be introverted and do not respond well to this method of teaching. In this article, we explore some of......
For the first article of 2019, we wanted to take a look back at some key statistics from the last 12 months in the education sector. These should give you an insight into how the industry has evolved, and what this means for those working......
Throughout 2018, there have been some exciting developments from the world of Simply Supply. At this time of year, we like to reflect on everything that’s happened, and also take a look at what the future might hold for our candidates, clients and team members.......
Supply teaching is a great choice for those looking to make a start in the educational industry as an NQT or those wanting to get more flexibility in their work-life balance. In November 2017, regular supply teachers took up a quarter of the teaching roles,......
Whether you’re starting out in education or you’re making the move back in, time filling activities are great tools for any supply teacher to have prepared ahead of time. You may find that the lesson plan hasn’t been finalised or the work hasn’t taken......
Have you ever considered applying for a role and then talked yourself out of it? You’re not alone! Many of us have done it, but what is important is understanding what has stopped you from applying for and achieving your next role, and how you......
For nearly 10 years, Simply Supply has worked closely with education and childcare staff, Schools and Nurseries to provide the highest standard of service possible. We’re now proud to announce that we are the largest supplier of temporary staff to schools in the Hampshire Local......