Supply teachers are often called to the same schools over and over again. What do you need to do in order to be requested for repeat supply cover?

One of the main reasons supply staff are called back is because they use their initiative. Whether it is asking for a school map, or asking if you need to take on a duty cover, schools notice when you take the initiative and ask them things. If you come into school and don’t ask, or keep yourself to yourself, the school will not see what an interesting and thoughtful person you are!

Next, being cheerful goes a very long way – by smiling and saying hello to other teachers and students, you instantly come across as a nice, friendly person who they will want to see again.

Finally, think about the teacher you are covering for – it might be a nice idea to leave a short note for when they return to let them know how the classes went and if there were any other interesting things to note.