Supply staff for schools – the personal way.

Teacher Supply Cover is a small, independent education agency. For over eight years we've supplied teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and SEN support staff to primary, secondary and special schools across the Welsh borders.

Herefordshire · Powys · Worcestershire · Shropshire & surrounding areas
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For schools

Reliable cover from someone who knows your school

When you call TSC, you speak to Neil – not a call centre. We take the time to understand your school, your pupils and what you need, and we only send people we've met in person and checked thoroughly.

Who we supply

  • Qualified teachers – primary and secondary
  • Teaching assistants
  • Cover supervisors
  • SEN and learning support staff

How we can help

  • Day-to-day supply, booked ahead or on the day
  • Regular days each week
  • Long-term cover – maternity, absence and vacancies

Where we work

Schools across Herefordshire, Powys, Worcestershire, Shropshire and the surrounding areas – from Hereford and Leominster to Brecon, Ludlow, Malvern, Worcester and Newtown.

Safeguarding

Every candidate is properly checked

We meet every candidate face to face before they work in any of our schools, and we send you their vetting details with each booking.

  • Face-to-face registration and ID check
  • Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Qualifications checked
  • Two references, including safeguarding questions
  • Overseas police checks where needed
  • Safeguarding training and Keeping Children Safe in Education
  • EWC registration for staff working in Wales
For teachers & support staff

Supply work that fits around you

Whether you're newly qualified, returning to teaching or looking for flexible work, we'll match you with schools that suit your subject, phase and location – and you'll always deal with Neil directly.

1

Get in touch

Call or email Neil with your CV for an informal chat.

2

Meet in person

We register everyone face to face – checking ID and getting to know you.

3

Get checked

We arrange your enhanced DBS, references and safeguarding training.

4

Start working

Day-to-day, regular or long-term work – you choose the days you're available.

Why work with TSC?

Paid weekly, flexible days, and long-term placements that can lead to permanent roles.

No permanent post yet? Long-term placements can count towards ECT induction in England, and supply sessions can count towards induction in Wales.

Pay
£165/day
from – teachers in England
£175/day
from – teachers in Wales
£15/hour
teaching assistants

Talk to Neil

Whether you need cover tomorrow, want to plan ahead, or are looking for work yourself, give me a call or drop me an email – I'm always happy to help.

Small, independent and local – one person who knows you and the schools.

07545 184051 02922 215403 Neil Mathieson, Managing Director