Supply cover,
without the agency.
Schools find verified supply teachers and book them directly. Teachers set their own rate and keep all of it. No agency fees, no middleman.
Free for schools. Teachers from £199 a year.
Sarah Holt
Free WedKS2 teacher, day-to-day and short blocks
- Teaches
- Year 3–6
- Based in
- Leeds · 4 mi away
For schools
Find cover for tomorrow morning or a term-long absence, and talk to teachers directly. Free to use.
How it works
- Create a free school account. We verify your school against the official register and ring your office to confirm.
- Pick the day you need cover, or post a vacancy. Search by town, postcode and distance.
- See each teacher's checks, year groups and day rate, then call, message or book them directly.
What you get
- Teachers' phone and email, once your school is verified
- Live availability for every day of the week
- Vacancies with applications, offers and messaging
- No agency fee on top of the teacher's rate
For supply teachers
Agencies keep a large share of what schools pay for your day. Here, schools pay you directly and you keep all of it.
How it works
- Create your profile: year groups, subjects, where you'll travel and your day rate.
- Get verified. We check your ID, teacher registration, criminal record check and references.
- Choose a plan and go live. Schools contact you, and you apply for vacancies near you.
The numbers
Paid through the school's payroll, you can also join the Teachers' Pension Scheme, which agency supply teachers can't.
Pricing
One flat price. No commission, ever.
Questions
How do teachers get paid?
The school pays the teacher directly, usually through the school's own payroll, or through the teacher's umbrella company. Direct Supply never holds the money and takes no cut.
What checks do you do on teachers?
We check photo ID and right to work, the teacher's registration (DfE, EWC, GTC Scotland or GTCNI), their criminal record check (DBS Update Service, PVG or AccessNI) and two references. Schools should still complete their own pre-employment checks before a teacher starts.
How do you verify schools?
We check each school against its nation's official school register, then ring the school office on the number listed there to confirm the person signing up works there.
Where does Direct Supply work?
Across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Search by region, town or postcode.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Monthly plans can be cancelled at any time and stop at the end of the month you've paid for.