Best job in the world – by Pat King, supply teacher

Best job in the world.

Being a Supply Teacher is the best job in the world.  It is certainly the best job for a qualified teacher.  I have all the fun and none of the plodding paperwork and tedious meetings.  I can go into school enthuse the children about their work and steal a little time in the day to have fun with the children. Supply teaching, best job in the world

I have a head full of funny songs to share, something children seem to miss out on in schools today as the curriculum crowds them out.  I also know a few magic tricks that act as excellent bribery tools to encourage children to behave.  I tell them at the start of the day that if they behave and work hard all day, (that’s everyone, emphasized with me looking into every child’s eyes) I will show and teach them some magic before they go home.  Children love this and I never have any discipline problems.

Tell the children that you   ‘Don’t have naughty children in your classes’ and bingo they don’t want to be the first and they don’t want to let their class, school down. Kidology is a marvellous tool.

Teaching angles becomes doing Angle Hookey Cookey!

As often as weather permits I take children outside to do their learning.

Another useful component of my supply bag is intricate colouring sheets.  Stained glass windows are really good. I use this for start of the morning or afternoon to create a calm classroom. It’s amazing how much the classroom assistants enjoy this activity. They look lovely stuck on the classroom windows which is a nice treat for the returning teacher.

I always have a smile on my face when in school and love it when the children ask when am I coming again.  I sincerely recommend being a supply teacher and I often have to turn work down as there is so much demand.

Pat King, teacher for 43 years – WOW!

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About Sharon Wood

Sharon Wood, aka NuttySupplier, launched the forum at SupplyBag.co.uk in 2005 whilst on supply. Having worked as a primary teacher for too many years, I chose supply teaching as a career, in order to achieve a good work / life balance.