If you are considering starting work as a supply teacher you may have concerns about how you will handle a class. If you have previously worked in a permanent position in a school, you will have had the opportunity to bond with the class and work out what works best in terms of keeping them interested and keeping a correct level of control.

When working a s a supply teacher, you may be in different schools from one day to the next so will need to be able to assert your authority instantly to gain control of the classroom. Without control you may find a number of pupils mis-behave which can make it very difficult for the remaining pupils to concentrate and learn what they need to.

There are some great forums on the internet where supply teachers discuss techniques that have worked well for them and are open to answering any questions you may have as a new supply teacher.