Supply Teaching Certificate

 

Supply Teaching

Teaching can be a full-time, stressful job and there is always a demand for cover or supply teachers when the regular teacher is absent. Supply teachers stand in when the permanent teacher is unable to take a class. Supply teaching is an excellent option for new and retired teachers as well as for parents who are returning to work after a break.

This course explains everything you need to know about becoming a cover teacher in the UK, the pros and cons, as well as the qualifications and skills you need to enjoy a successful career in this field. The course also explains how you can instil discipline and encourage courteous behaviour in class.

Please note: this certificate does not guarantee a job.

 

What you will learn:

  • What a cover teacher is responsible for and the roles and tasks you will be expected to do
  • How starting a career as a supply teacher can help you achieve better work-life balance and enjoy a host of advantages
  • How you can prepare yourself for a career in this field and the qualifications you will need to obtain
  • Why it’s important to work with a reliable supply teachers agency and how you can choose the right one for your needs
  • How to organise yourself and keep your paperwork ready before approaching an agency
  • How you can deal with instances of disruptive behaviour and how to develop confidence and leadership in your role

 

How You Will Benefit from the Course

  • Whether you’re starting afresh, taking a break from a full-time teaching job or retired, you can consider a job as a supply teacher
  • A career in supply teaching can help you a decent income while enjoying increased control over your schedule
  • The course explains all the important details that you need to know before embarking on a career as a cover teacher

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • What Supply Teaching is
  • The roles and responsibilities of a Supply Teacher
  • What a Cover Supervisor does
  • The advantages of supply teaching
  • The qualifications required to become a supply teacher
  • How to find the right Supply Teaching agency
  • The type of tasks that you will be executing on a typical working day
  • Common misconceptions about Supply Teaching
  • Tips for aspiring Supply Teachers
  • How to mark assignments as a Supply Teacher
  • How to set a clear scope of what you want to do
  • Which documents you will need to register with an agency
  • What clothes and equipment you will need
  • What happens in a lesson
  • The skills needed as a Supply Teacher
  • The key features of a discipline plan
  • How to be confident in the classroom
  • How to finish a lesson
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    Supply Teaching Certificate

    on 21st November 2026

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    After much searching, I stumbled across this online course which sounded perfect for what I wanted and was available at a very affordable cost. This is the first time I have taken an online course, so wasn’t sure what to expect or if my money was going to be well spent.

    The course is great, it was very easy to follow with simple, clear instructions and the additional use of video demonstrations that I found extremely helpful. It was handy to be able to print off all the course modules to keep for future reference and nice to receive a certificate upon completion.

    Whilst I will probably never have a career as nail technician, I have gained what I wanted from this course, lots of knowledge and new confidence to do manicures/pedicures on both myself, friends & family.

    Janice Waterman

    The course was really easy to access, very clear and easy to read.

    Packed with information about so many different topics and situations you may be in as a PA. Helped lots of Microsoft too which I didn’t know about. Very glad I did this course as I have learnt a lot of new things that I didn’t even know you could do online.

    I will be looking in to starting new courses with New Skills Academy as it really was so well presented, great support if you needed it and can access it anywhere and continue at any time, thank you.

    Jessie Dillon

    This course is so easy. I was a little nervous before I started it but even after the first module I was at ease.

    The video's are clear and the course is easy to understand.

    Everything I need to learn is here, from the basics like handling to bathing to full grooming. you can save the work on to your pc or laptop as you go along so you can go back over it later on. at the end of each module you even get time to practise what you have learnt.

    I'm so glad I found this company and will highly recommend.

    Kirsty Wilson

    Amazing course with so much detail. All the modules are easy to read and flow from one subject to the next. It was really easy to enrol on the course too and I received my log in information the same day that I enrolled. I would recommend the course to anyone wishing to pursue a course in floristry.

    Stacey Garside

    Great Course! Arrived very quickly on the same day I ordered it - Amazing Service! I can’t wait to get the certificate at the end so I can show my customers that I have under pinned my knowledge and experience by gaining a qualification that is fully accredited. It is so important to keep fully up to date with skill and learning since everything is constantly changing i.e. the law, people’s requirements and to refresh ones’ knowledge is paramount in today’s challenging job market. We need to be one step in front and a head of our competitors if we are to succeed. Thanks You for helping me achieve this.

    Yvonne Watkins

    A good course that covers all the basics and will leave you confident and equipped to deal with any emergencies as they arise, from basic equipment needed, to how to do CPR on your dog or cat, to administering medicines and dealing with burns, breaks and drownings. It gave me a lot of tips and pointers to explore the issues further as well as first aid equipment to buy. Providing you read through all of the modules, you'll be able to pass the course quite easily. Good value for money for what I paid for this course. Well worth the few hours needed.

    Adam Waldron

    Duration:
    3 hours

    Access:
    Lifetime Access

    Approved by:
    CPD

    Learning Type:


    Text based modules  Images 

    Cost:
    $100.00

     

    Supply Teaching

    Teaching can be a full-time, stressful job and there is always a demand for cover or supply teachers when the regular teacher is absent. Supply teachers stand in when the permanent teacher is unable to take a class. Supply teaching is an excellent option for new and retired teachers as well as for parents who are returning to work after a break.

    This course explains everything you need to know about becoming a cover teacher in the UK, the pros and cons, as well as the qualifications and skills you need to enjoy a successful career in this field. The course also explains how you can instil discipline and encourage courteous behaviour in class.

    Please note: this certificate does not guarantee a job.

     

    What you will learn:

    • What a cover teacher is responsible for and the roles and tasks you will be expected to do
    • How starting a career as a supply teacher can help you achieve better work-life balance and enjoy a host of advantages
    • How you can prepare yourself for a career in this field and the qualifications you will need to obtain
    • Why it’s important to work with a reliable supply teachers agency and how you can choose the right one for your needs
    • How to organise yourself and keep your paperwork ready before approaching an agency
    • How you can deal with instances of disruptive behaviour and how to develop confidence and leadership in your role

     

    How You Will Benefit from the Course

    • Whether you’re starting afresh, taking a break from a full-time teaching job or retired, you can consider a job as a supply teacher
    • A career in supply teaching can help you a decent income while enjoying increased control over your schedule
    • The course explains all the important details that you need to know before embarking on a career as a cover teacher

    This course includes

    24/7 Student Support

    End of course certification

    Lifetime access to your course

    PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • What Supply Teaching is
  • The roles and responsibilities of a Supply Teacher
  • What a Cover Supervisor does
  • The advantages of supply teaching
  • The qualifications required to become a supply teacher
  • How to find the right Supply Teaching agency
  • The type of tasks that you will be executing on a typical working day
  • Common misconceptions about Supply Teaching
  • Tips for aspiring Supply Teachers
  • How to mark assignments as a Supply Teacher
  • How to set a clear scope of what you want to do
  • Which documents you will need to register with an agency
  • What clothes and equipment you will need
  • What happens in a lesson
  • The skills needed as a Supply Teacher
  • The key features of a discipline plan
  • How to be confident in the classroom
  • How to finish a lesson
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    Supply Teaching Certificate

    on 21st November 2026

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    After much searching, I stumbled across this online course which sounded perfect for what I wanted and was available at a very affordable cost. This is the first time I have taken an online course, so wasn’t sure what to expect or if my money was going to be well spent.

    The course is great, it was very easy to follow with simple, clear instructions and the additional use of video demonstrations that I found extremely helpful. It was handy to be able to print off all the course modules to keep for future reference and nice to receive a certificate upon completion.

    Whilst I will probably never have a career as nail technician, I have gained what I wanted from this course, lots of knowledge and new confidence to do manicures/pedicures on both myself, friends & family.

    Janice Waterman

    The course was really easy to access, very clear and easy to read.

    Packed with information about so many different topics and situations you may be in as a PA. Helped lots of Microsoft too which I didn’t know about. Very glad I did this course as I have learnt a lot of new things that I didn’t even know you could do online.

    I will be looking in to starting new courses with New Skills Academy as it really was so well presented, great support if you needed it and can access it anywhere and continue at any time, thank you.

    Jessie Dillon

    This course is so easy. I was a little nervous before I started it but even after the first module I was at ease.

    The video's are clear and the course is easy to understand.

    Everything I need to learn is here, from the basics like handling to bathing to full grooming. you can save the work on to your pc or laptop as you go along so you can go back over it later on. at the end of each module you even get time to practise what you have learnt.

    I'm so glad I found this company and will highly recommend.

    Kirsty Wilson

    Amazing course with so much detail. All the modules are easy to read and flow from one subject to the next. It was really easy to enrol on the course too and I received my log in information the same day that I enrolled. I would recommend the course to anyone wishing to pursue a course in floristry.

    Stacey Garside

    Great Course! Arrived very quickly on the same day I ordered it - Amazing Service! I can’t wait to get the certificate at the end so I can show my customers that I have under pinned my knowledge and experience by gaining a qualification that is fully accredited. It is so important to keep fully up to date with skill and learning since everything is constantly changing i.e. the law, people’s requirements and to refresh ones’ knowledge is paramount in today’s challenging job market. We need to be one step in front and a head of our competitors if we are to succeed. Thanks You for helping me achieve this.

    Yvonne Watkins

    A good course that covers all the basics and will leave you confident and equipped to deal with any emergencies as they arise, from basic equipment needed, to how to do CPR on your dog or cat, to administering medicines and dealing with burns, breaks and drownings. It gave me a lot of tips and pointers to explore the issues further as well as first aid equipment to buy. Providing you read through all of the modules, you'll be able to pass the course quite easily. Good value for money for what I paid for this course. Well worth the few hours needed.

    Adam Waldron

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