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Flexible Secondary Teacher

  • Posted: 12-05-2026
  • Category: Secondary Teachers
  • Location: Leicestershire
  • Type: Part-time / Contract
  • Salary: £180 - £220 per day
Are you a qualified teacher looking for more flexibility without stepping away from the classroom completely?

Whether you’re looking to reduce your workload, improve your work-life balance, or simply have more control over when and where you work, Smile Education are currently supporting secondary schools across Leicester, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, and surrounding areas who are looking for flexible teaching staff from August 2026.

We are working with a range of secondary schools offering opportunities from 2 to 5 days per week, with both day-to-day supply and long-term positions available.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced teachers, ECTs, teachers returning to the profession, or anyone looking to move away from the pressures of a full-time permanent role while still doing what they enjoy most — teaching.

The Role:
  • Flexible teaching opportunities across secondary schools
  • Work available from 2–5 days per week
  • Opportunities across a range of subjects and key stages
  • Day-to-day supply and long-term positions available
  • Full flexibility around your availability and preferred travel areas
  • Roles available from August 2026 onwards

Why Teachers Choose Flexible Roles:
  • Better work-life balance
  • Freedom to choose when you work
  • Opportunity to experience different schools and environments
  • Less pressure outside of the classroom
  • Ideal for teachers wanting flexibility around family or personal commitments
  • Great way to return to teaching or gain more experience

We would love to hear from teachers who:
  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Have experience teaching within secondary schools
  • Can adapt confidently to different classroom environments
  • Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Are reliable, professional, and passionate about education

What Smile Education Offers:
  • Competitive daily rates of pay
  • PAYE and Umbrella payment options available
  • Holiday pay at 12.07%
  • Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
  • Access to free CPD and training opportunities
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements
  • Referral bonus scheme up to £200

Whether you’re looking for occasional supply work or a more regular flexible timetable, we’d love to help you find the right fit.

Apply today or contact Smile Education to find out more.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks including DBS, Barred List, Prohibited List, and qualification checks.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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