Supply Desk

01/06/2026

Welcome back to all schools, staff and pupils after the half-term break.

We hope everyone managed to enjoy some rest and recharge before the final stretch of the academic year.

The summer term always seems to fly by, with exams, transition days, school events, final projects and September planning all happening at once.

Wishing all teachers, support staff and school teams a positive and productive final term before the summer break.

You’ve got this.

28/05/2026

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating Eid al-Adha.

We would like to send our warmest wishes to our colleagues, candidates, clients, schools and communities marking this special occasion.

We hope your celebrations are filled with peace, reflection, family and togetherness.

From everyone at Supply Desk, we wish you a joyful Eid al-Adha.

22/05/2026

Happy half term to all teachers, school staff and pupils.

The end of term always comes with a huge amount of energy, effort and emotion, so we hope everyone gets the chance to pause, reset and enjoy some well-earned rest.

Whether you are switching off completely, spending time with family, or simply enjoying a slower start in the mornings, we hope you have a lovely break.

From all of us at Supply Desk, have a restful and happy half term.

19/05/2026

🌟 A fresh collection of education roles across primary, secondary and specialist settings – explore opportunities that match your passion and skills!

Primary Teacher
📍 Winslow | Full/Part-Time | Temp-to-Perm | September 2026 | £29,344–£44,919
Join a friendly and supportive primary school where you’ll inspire learners across EYFS, KS1 or KS2, creating an inclusive classroom where every child can grow in confidence and achieve their potential.

SEN Teacher
📍 Watford | Full-Time | September 2026 | £34,398–£52,490
Support pupils with autism, ADHD and communication needs through tailored learning, strong EHCP support and inclusive classroom strategies that help every learner thrive.

Year 5 Teacher
📍 Hazlemere | Full-Time | September 2026 | £34,398–£52,490
Take ownership of an engaging KS2 classroom, delivering structured and creative lessons that support pupil progress and prepare learners for upper KS2 success.

Maths Teacher (KS3–KS4)
📍 Wi******er | Full/Part-Time | Sept–Dec 2026 | £168–£250 per day
Teach across KS3–KS4 in a high-achieving independent setting, encouraging problem-solving, independence and a love of mathematical thinking.

Trauma-Informed 1:1 Teaching Assistant
📍 New Milton | Full-Time | June–July 2026 | £85–£95 per day
Provide consistent 1:1 support for a young learner with EHCP needs, using trauma-informed approaches to build trust, regulation and confidence.

📩 If one of these roles feels like the right fit, get in touch today – we’d love to help you take the next step in your career!

18/05/2026

Walk to School Week is here 👣

To support primary schools, we’ve created a free downloadable resource pack full of simple, pupil-friendly activities to help children get involved.

The pack includes:

✅ Walk to School Scavenger Hunt
✅ Road Safety Activity Sheet
✅ Draw my Walk
✅ Walk to School Week Certificate

It’s designed to help schools promote active travel, road safety, healthy habits, and a more positive start to the school day.

Perfect for classroom activities, morning starters, or sending home with pupils. Send us a message or email [email protected]

17/05/2026

Our fully funded, exclusive CPD hub is available to all our candidates who are currently cleared or going through clearance⁠.⁠

With courses in SEND, Inclusion, Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, and more, you can be confident stepping into the classroom

13/05/2026

Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) impact far more pupils than many people realise, and often present as disengagement, behaviour challenges, low confidence, or difficulty accessing learning.

Simple classroom strategies can make a huge difference, including:
• Breaking instructions into smaller steps
• Using visuals alongside verbal explanations
• Allowing extra processing time
• Checking understanding effectively

As SEND needs continue to rise across schools, confidence in supporting communication needs is becoming essential for all educators, not just SEND specialists.

We’ve explored this further in our latest blog, alongside details of our new SLCN CPD pathway available to cleared and onboarding Supply Desk educators.

📖 Read the full blog here: https://www.supplydesk.co.uk/blog/uncategorized/why-speech-language-and-communication-needs-matter-in-every-classroom/

Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) affect far more pupils than many people realise,…

12/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week is a timely reminder that educators spend so much of their time supporting the wellbeing of others, often while putting their own mental health to one side.

Teaching is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be emotionally demanding. The pressure of workload, behaviour challenges, supporting pupils with complex needs, inspections, planning, marking, and simply always being “on” can take its toll.

At Supply Desk, we believe supporting educators means more than just finding the right role.

That’s why all of our cleared and onboarding candidates have free access to our CPD Hub, including dedicated training in Resilience for Educators and Wellbeing for Educators

We’re also continuing that support with a free wellbeing webinar next month, designed specifically to help educators prioritise and protect their mental health.

If you work in education, this is your reminder: looking after yourself is not optional, it’s essential.

Because when educators are supported, everyone benefits 💚

11/05/2026

Wishing the very best of luck to all students beginning their Level 3 exams and assessments this week.

From A-Levels to vocational and technical qualifications, students across the country are preparing to showcase the hard work they’ve put in throughout the year.

We know exam season can be challenging, so remember to look after yourselves, take breaks where needed, and give yourself credit for how far you’ve already come.

Good luck from all of us at Supply Desk 💙

11/05/2026

SLCN CPD: Series 1 is now available to Supply Desk educators as part of our new SLCN CPD pathway 💻

Available to both cleared candidates and those currently undergoing clearance, this first module is designed to give educators practical, classroom-ready strategies to better support pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

You’ll explore:
• Adapting language and simplifying instructions
• Checking understanding effectively
• Using visual and structured supports to improve access to learning

The course is designed to help educators respond confidently to a wide range of communication needs across the classroom.

Strong communication is essential for learning, behaviour, and engagement, and every teacher and support staff member has a role in helping pupils access it.

This forms part of the wider Supply Desk CPD Hub, created to support inclusive, high-quality practice across all education settings.

📩 Eligible educators will receive access details directly by email.