On the Job – supply teacher
A career in another field has never really been an option for me
Bhavin Taylor
Career: Secondary school supply teacher
Age: 27
Lives: East Finchley
From: Sydney, Australia
How did you get into your line of work?
Teaching has always been my passion – a career in another field has never really been an option for me.
What do you have to do day-to-day in your role?
Every day is a new challenge. Sometimes I’m called early in the morning and despatched to a school – other times I’m booked weeks in advance.
What’s the best thing about your job?
I love the variety of my job, and in particular the exposure to so many differing teaching practices as a supply teacher. I feel like my skills are being developed much quicker than if I were in one school for a long time. It’s also great to only work a maximum of 38 weeks per year – it leaves you with lots time for travel and exploration.
What’s the most challenging thing about your job?
The most challenging element of being a supply teacher is constantly having to find the energy to build up a rapport quickly with different students and teaching staff at the new schools I go to.
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