Why you should join the ESP Supply Team!
Finding environments you’ll love to work in is what we do.
 
There are a whole host of benefits to working with ESP, so if you’re looking for supply work in Devon and Torbay, you’re in the right place.
 
We place teachers in schools a variety of areas including Exeter - Exmouth - East Devon - Mid Devon - North Devon - Teignbridge - Torbay - Taunton
 
The key benefits of working with Exeter Supply Partnership include:

  • Support from surrounding schools as their preferred choice for supply
  • Excellent rates of pay
  • Professional development opportunities available as part of our CPD programme
  • A well-established route into permanent contracts 
  • No burden of a ‘finder’s fee’
  • Our experienced team handling your bookings

What do I need to join ESP’s supply team?

Level 2 and 3 Nursery Practitioners

  • Be resilient, reliable and adaptable
  • A positive can-do attitude and plenty of enthusiasm
  • A passion for providing the best quality care and education for children
  • A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in childcare and education 
  • Provide suitable references
  • Have an acceptable DBS check

Primary Teachers

  • ​Be confident in delivering the curriculum
  • A passion for teaching and helping pupils to progress their learning
  • Have a flexible approach to teaching
  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status – proof of qualification is required
  • Be reliable and committed
  • Provide suitable references
  • Have an acceptable DBS check

Primary Teaching Assistants

  • Be confident in supporting the curriculum
  • Have a flexible approach to working
  • Have a minimum of 2 weeks’ experience as a teaching assistant 
  • Be reliable, committed and have the ability to build good relationships with children and school staff
  • Provide suitable references
  • Have an acceptable DBS check

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US...

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​“I could not have asked for a better step into teaching than ESP. They are incredibly supportive, offer lots of excellent CPD, and do their best to make sure the work is consistent. Communication is always top-notch, and I could not recommend them more."

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“Working for Exeter Supply Partnership was such a fantastic experience. I was welcomed with open arms, taken care of every step of the way and their communication was always impeccable. I highly recommend working for such a professional team that truly care about their staff members. They certainly set the bar high and I'll be sure to recommend them to others. I'm truly grateful to have been a part of their team.​"

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"I am very proud to say that I have worked for ESP because you represent an absolute commitment to both your schools and staff. I have felt valued and appreciated since the start, and your constant support has empowered me to strive to do my best in all the schools I have worked in. Although I have only worked as Supply briefly, I have learnt so much that I shall be taking with me in to my next job."

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​“​I couldn’t recommend working for ESP any higher! If you want to be able to teach in schools through a trusted and reliable organisation with a schedule that suits you…
​this is your organisation!”

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​“The interview was not stressful at all, because the staff were so welcoming and friendly. I found the registration process to be easy to complete, with all administration queries answered clearly and quickly. I can choose which days I work, which is flexible and as an Early Years teacher I prefer to teach only this particular age group. Exeter Supply Partnership have been completely open to this idea which is brilliant. I cannot recommend this agency highly enough.”

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​“I would strongly recommend working with Exeter Supply Partnership. They are a fantastic, supportive and extremely efficient agency to work for. As a Primary teacher returning to work after several years caring for my young family I have found all staff at Exeter Supply Partnership to be positive and encouraging every step of the way.”

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​“I was not sure if I wanted to become a full-time teacher straight away and therefore ESP gave me the chance to do what I love but in my own way. ESP are a lovely team and although I haven’t been there long they have given me opportunities that have allowed me to expand my CPD”

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​“ESP really try to get to know you as an individual and match you with schools where you are comfortable. By receiving bookings the day before I feel I have the right balance between a job I love and my family commitments.”

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I chose to work with the Exeter Supply Partnership because they seemed different from all the other agencies, offering training opportunities and long term placements as well as flexible working hours.

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​I was recommended ESP through a few teachers that I know. After doing some research I decided to contact them. After meeting all the staff at ESP I was impressed with their professionalism and how friendly and supportive they all were.

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​I looked at a number of different agencies before I decided to go with ESP. ESP seemed to stand out in so many areas. In particular their understanding of how schools and teachers work was important and what they offered suited me perfectly. My initial feelings proved correct. ESP are very professional. Their systems are clear and work well and they are all very friendly and helpful should you have any queries.

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"ESP has the independent relationship you hope for with schools: one of community."

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"ESP definitely has the magic formula."

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