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Supply Teacher Jobs in Croydon: Pay, Placements and Getting Started This Term
A practical guide to finding supply teacher jobs in Croydon this term, covering pay rates, school types, and how to register with the right agencies.

Hackney has around 95 schools and nurseries serving over 38,000 children. Humly connects you directly with roles across this vibrant East London borough.
Hackney is one of London's most vibrant and diverse boroughs, with approximately 95 schools and nurseries educating over 38,000 children. The borough stretches from Shoreditch and Dalston to Stoke Newington and Clapton.
Hackney's schools reflect the borough's cultural diversity, with strong demand for supply staff across all phases. The area has seen significant investment in education, with many schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
95
Schools & nurseries
38,000
Children educated
40
Nurseries
38
Primary schools
12
Secondary schools
Hackney is home to around 38 primary schools, supporting families across Shoreditch, Dalston, Stoke Newington and the wider area. Humly partners with primary schools throughout Hackney to cover day-to-day supply, longer placements and PPA work, and qualified primary teachers, HLTAs and teaching assistants can browse and book these primary school roles instantly through the Humly app.
There are approximately 12 secondary schools across Hackney, ranging from large academies to community comprehensives. Humly works with secondary schools across Hackney to fill subject-specific teaching, cover supervisor and longer-term placement roles, so secondary teachers can set their subjects and availability and pick up suitable secondary school work directly through the app.
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Yes — Humly works with primary schools across Hackney and the surrounding areas. Once your profile and compliance are complete, you can browse and book primary supply roles instantly through the Humly app, including day-to-day cover, longer placements and PPA work.
Yes — secondary supply roles across Hackney are bookable through the Humly app. This includes subject-specific teaching, cover supervisor roles and longer-term placements. Set your subject preferences and availability so we can match you to the right schools.
Hackney has approximately 95 schools and nurseries, including 38 primary schools, 12 secondary schools and 40 nurseries.
For teaching roles yes, but we also place cover supervisors, TAs, nursery practitioners and SEN specialists.
London rates are among the most competitive in the country. Use our earnings calculator for a personalised estimate.
Once your compliance is complete, you could be working within days.
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