What does a Secondary Teacher do?
Secondary supply teachers fill a critical gap when subject specialists are absent. With Humly, you can see available secondary teaching jobs across your subject specialism — Maths, Science, English, Humanities, PE, Art and more — and book directly through the app without going through a traditional agency.
Secondary supply teaching through Humly means you choose the schools, the days and the subjects you teach. No consultant calling you at 7am. No pressure to take jobs you don't want. Just your teaching career, on your terms.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver subject-specific lessons aligned to the National Curriculum
- Prepare students for GCSEs, A-Levels and other assessments
- Manage behaviour in a secondary school environment
- Mark and provide feedback on student work
- Collaborate with department teams on longer placements
- Follow school safeguarding and examination policies
Qualifications & requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Subject specialism relevant to secondary curriculum
- Enhanced DBS check
- Two professional references from the last two years
- Right to work in the UK
Pay rates
Pay rates vary depending on your location, qualifications and experience. Register with Humly to see the rates available for your role and area.
How to get started
Create your profile
Sign up and tell us about your experience, qualifications and preferences.
Download the app
Browse jobs, set your availability and manage bookings from your phone.
Complete compliance
Our team guides you through DBS, references and safeguarding checks.
Start working
Browse secondary teacher roles and book the ones that fit your schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What subjects are most in demand for secondary supply teaching?+
Maths, Science and English are consistently the highest demand subjects for secondary supply. SEND-specialist teachers and cover supervisors are also in very high demand year-round.
Can I work at the same school long-term?+
Yes — many Humly educators secure long-term placements at schools they enjoy working in. If you work at the same school for 12 or more consecutive weeks, AWR entitlements may apply.
Do I need to be available every day?+
No — with Humly you set your own availability. If you only want to work three days a week or specific term dates, you can set that in the app and only receive jobs that fit.
Can I specify which year groups I want to teach?+
Yes — set your preferences in the Humly app and only see secondary jobs that match your experience and comfort level.
Here to support you
Our educator team is ready to guide you through setting up your profile and finding work that suits you. Welcome to Humly!