Supply teaching and education jobs in Lewisham
Lewisham has around 100 schools and nurseries. Humly connects you with supply roles across this welcoming South East London borough.
80+ active Humly educators already working across Lewisham.
About the education market in Lewisham
Lewisham is one of Humly's most active London boroughs, with 81 registered educators working across the borough's schools and nurseries. From Deptford and New Cross in the north to Forest Hill, Sydenham and Catford in the south, Humly connects supply educators with schools across all of Lewisham's diverse communities.
Primary supply teaching and SEND teaching assistant roles are consistently in demand across Lewisham. The borough has a particularly high proportion of outstanding primary schools, creating strong and consistent demand for quality supply educators.
80+
Active Humly educators
100
Schools & nurseries
40,000
Children educated
42
Nurseries
40
Primary schools
- Part of Humly's 487-strong London educator network
- Primary, Secondary, Nursery and SEND roles available
- Roles across Lewisham, Catford, Forest Hill, Deptford and surrounding areas
- Book supply jobs instantly through the Humly app
Primary schools in Lewisham
Lewisham is home to around 40 primary schools, supporting families across Lewisham, Catford, Deptford and the wider area. Humly partners with primary schools throughout Lewisham to cover day-to-day supply, longer placements and PPA work, and qualified primary teachers, HLTAs and teaching assistants can browse and book these primary school roles instantly through the Humly app.
Secondary schools in Lewisham
There are approximately 12 secondary schools across Lewisham, ranging from large academies to community comprehensives. Humly works with secondary schools across Lewisham to fill subject-specific teaching, cover supervisor and longer-term placement roles, so secondary teachers can set their subjects and availability and pick up suitable secondary school work directly through the app.
How to get started in Lewisham
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Browse available roles in Lewisham and book the ones that fit you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book supply jobs in primary schools across Lewisham?+
Yes — Humly works with primary schools across Lewisham and the surrounding areas. Once your profile and compliance are complete, you can browse and book primary supply roles instantly through the Humly app, including day-to-day cover, longer placements and PPA work.
Can I book supply jobs in secondary schools across Lewisham?+
Yes — secondary supply roles across Lewisham are bookable through the Humly app. This includes subject-specific teaching, cover supervisor roles and longer-term placements. Set your subject preferences and availability so we can match you to the right schools.
How many schools are there in Lewisham?+
Lewisham has approximately 100 schools and nurseries.
What roles are available?+
Teachers, cover supervisors, nursery practitioners, TAs and SEN specialists.
Can I work flexibly?+
Yes — set your own availability and choose the roles that suit your schedule.
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