Supply teachers are worth their weight in gold. Brave, resilient and professional, being “a supply” is not for everyone because you often find yourself walking into the Lion’s den – and frequently without back-up.
You are expected to get on with it and deliver the goods, but the odds are stacked against you before you have even been parachuted into the school grounds.
You have to adapt to ever-changing terrains, fly solo, fill gaps, make big decisions, stay calm under pressure, motivate yourself and come out the other end smiling.
However, while supply has many rewards it invariably includes various challenges that make the job extra demanding and we have all experienced difficult placements.
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