For educators
Work that
works for you.
Join a local education recruitment agency that puts people first. From day-to-day supply to long-term and permanent roles, we’ll help you find opportunities that fit around you.
Paid through PAYE
Paid weekly, with your pay handled for you.
Free CPD
With The National College.
Local opportunities
Across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
A personal consultant
We take the time to get to know you.
Opportunities for every stage of your career.
Whether you’re looking for flexible day-to-day supply, a longer-term role or your next permanent position, we’ll help you find the right opportunity in local schools.
Day-to-day supply
Flexible work that fits around you.
Long-term roles
Build consistency in familiar schools.
Permanent roles
Let us help you find your next permanent position.
Why work with Heart of Supply?
We will get to know you.
You’ll have a consultant who gets to know you, the schools you enjoy and the type of work you’re looking for.
Paid through PAYE
Paid weekly through PAYE, with your pay and deductions handled for you.
Keep developing
Access to CPD through the National College, helping you stay up to date and continue developing while working on supply.
Local opportunities
We work with a wide range of schools across Lincolnshire, North and North East Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, from day-to-day cover to long-term and permanent roles.
CPD & Development
Keep your career going with The National College.
All registered educators with Heart of Supply have access to unlimited CPD through The National College. Choose from a wide range of courses to help you stay up-to-date, build your confidence and support your professional development.
How it works
1
Register your details
Complete a short registration form and upload your CV.
2
We’ll be in touch
We’ll get in touch to learn more about your experience, preferences, availability and what you’re looking for in your next role.
3
Safer recruitment checks
We’ll guide you through our safer recruitment and compliance process.
4
Start working
Once you’re cleared for work, we’ll start offering you opportunities in local schools that suit your preferences and availability.
What our educators say
I absolutely love Heart of Supply. Jess and her team are brilliant and incredibly supportive. They really take the time to listen to what you want to get out of supply work and make every effort to provide a personalised experience that suits your preferences, availability, and career goals.
Eleanor
Primary Teacher
I cannot recommend Jess and her fantastic team highly enough. From the moment I contacted her, I was impressed by her warm, friendly yet professional manner and her genuine interest in me as a person. Excellent, timely communication and very efficient with administration and payroll! Very impressed.
Tanya
Teaching Assistant
I’ve had such a great experience with Heart of Supply so far! Jess has been wonderful and so easy to communicate with. She made the whole process of joining the agency a breeze and was very transparent about what was required from the start!
Rachael
Primary Teacher
Such an amazing agency to work for. Jess has made the whole process very easy, she is approachable and patient! I’ve worked with some lovely schools as well through the agency. 100% recommend.
Caroline
Primary Teacher
Since we started using Heart of Supply in September 2026, the service Jess has provided has been nothing short of brilliant. They are reliable, professional, and provide an exceptional level of service. Even with last-minute requests, they always deliver without issue.
Joanna Williams
Deputy Operations Manager
I absolutely love Heart of Supply. Jess and her team are brilliant and incredibly supportive. They really take the time to listen to what you want to get out of supply work and make every effort to provide a personalised experience that suits your preferences, availability, and career goals.
Eleanor
Primary Teacher
I cannot recommend Jess and her fantastic team highly enough. From the moment I contacted her, I was impressed by her warm, friendly yet professional manner and her genuine interest in me as a person. Excellent, timely communication and very efficient with administration and payroll! Very impressed.
Tanya
Teaching Assistant
I’ve had such a great experience with Heart of Supply so far! Jess has been wonderful and so easy to communicate with. She made the whole process of joining the agency a breeze and was very transparent about what was required from the start!
Rachael
Primary Teacher
Such an amazing agency to work for. Jess has made the whole process very easy, she is approachable and patient! I’ve worked with some lovely schools as well through the agency. 100% recommend.
Caroline
Primary Teacher
Since we started using Heart of Supply in September 2026, the service Jess has provided has been nothing short of brilliant. They are reliable, professional, and provide an exceptional level of service. Even with last-minute requests, they always deliver without issue.
Joanna Williams
Deputy Operations Manager
Frequently asked questions
If you don’t have one, we’ll support you to apply for an Enhanced DBS and register with the Update Service.
Yes, all candidates must have recent, referenceable experience working with children or young people. This ensures we meet our compliance standards and place confident, capable staff in schools.
Very easy! After an initial chat to understand what you’re looking for, we’ll:
1. Book a registration meeting (online or in person)
2. Ask you to complete online registration forms and upload documents securely
3. Complete all compliance checks together. Most candidates are cleared and ready to work within a week.
At Heart of Supply, we pride ourselves on providing a professional, reliable and relationship-led service to schools and education professionals.
When you work with us, you can expect:
Clear and honest communication – Friendly, responsive support and regular updates.
High standards of compliance – Thorough candidate vetting, safeguarding and safer recruitment practices.
A personalised approach – Taking the time to understand the needs of schools and the strengths of educators to make the right match.
Reliable, ongoing support – From early-morning cover requests to longer-term placements, we’re here when you need us.
As an REC Audited Education agency, our recruitment processes have been independently assessed against the REC’s specialist education recruitment standards, providing additional reassurance of our commitment to safeguarding, professionalism and quality.
For further information, please view our Customer Service Policy here
Heart of Supply is built on relationships, honesty and a passion for education. We take the time to get to know you, understand what matters to you and match you with schools where you’ll feel valued and supported. Our approach is simple: personal, local and always people focused.
Still have a question?
We’re always happy to help. Get in touch with our friendly team.