Job Title: Flexible Supply Teacher (Direct Hire – No Agency Fees)
📍 Multiple Schools | Local Assignments
🕒 Flexible Hours | On-Call | Zero-Hours Contract
💰 £150/day (Paid Directly by School)
Job Summary
TextDuo is revolutionizing school cover. We're looking for reliable and experienced Supply Teachers to join our on-demand cover network. As a TextDuo Duo Teacher, you’ll be matched in advance with specific schools and teachers in your subject area.
When that teacher calls in sick, you’ll receive a simple SMS notification offering the job. If you're free, just reply “YES” – and the role is yours. No agency delays. No 5am phone calls. Just flexible, pre-planned teaching jobs that respect your time and pay you fairly.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality classroom cover on short notice
Deliver subject-aligned lesson plans and maintain classroom order
Build ongoing relationships with a small group of familiar schools
Accept or decline assignments via SMS – no pressure, no hassle
What We Offer
✅ £150/day – paid directly by the school
✅ Zero-hours flexibility – work only when it suits you
✅ No agency cuts or daily phone calls
✅ Pre-matched with teachers and schools in advance
✅ Teach real subjects – not just babysit
Requirements
QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
Experience teaching in primary or secondary schools
Strong classroom management skills
Punctual, dependable, and confident working independently
Based near one or more of the following areas: [Insert Local Areas Here]
Who This Role is Perfect For
Retired or semi-retired teachers
Part-time educators looking for flexible income
Ex-agency teachers frustrated with poor pay and planning
Career-switchers or post-PGCE teachers seeking experience
About TextDuo
TextDuo is a smart SMS-based service helping schools pre-plan and automate their same-day cover needs. We eliminate last-minute stress for schools and provide fair, flexible work for great teachers. Our mission is to make every absence stress-free and every lesson count.