FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions


Teacher FAQs:

  • How much will I get paid?

    We have our own pay scale and, regardless of experience, everyone starts on the same rate. The more supply days you do the more you work your way up the scale and the more you get paid. Further details for this are on the application pack.

  • When will I get paid?

    You get paid on the first of the month. Payments are made monthly in arrears (within 10 working days following the end of the calendar month) to teachers for the days worked.

  • How much do I need to work?

    As little or much as you want. Whether you’re available one day a week or five that is no problem.

  • How does the application process work?

    The process of registering with QTR is very similar to applying for a specific post in a school. We ask you to complete an application form and then invite you for an interview. We will also take up two references and ask you to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure form if you have not registered for the DBS Update Service. Your identification documents (passport & driving licence), proof of address and rights to work will need to be checked. Once all this has been completed, we can get you onto the system and out teaching.

  • Do I need to be a qualified teacher?

    Yes. We only take on teachers who have Qualified Teacher Status.

  • Do you take on ECTs?

    Yes!

  • Why are you different from other agencies?

    QTR is run by people who have taught, worked in and understand the education system. The needs of our individual teachers are important to us. We try to make the best use of our teacher’s skills, and to meet each teacher’s wishes in terms of work frequency, location, Key Stage and the type of school in which they are placed.

  • “I am looking for one or days a week regular work at the same school. Can you help?”

    Yes. Our work is split between day-to-day and regular placements like this. While we can never guarantee what type of work comes in, but we do frequently get requests from our schools for this type of placement. 

  • “Can I just work ad-hoc when I want?”

    Yes, if you are only interested in day-to-day work that is also fine. Just keep us up to date with your availability and we will endeavour to find work to fit around your schedule.

  • Where are you based?

    The majority of our schools are in south Norfolk but we do also cover as far west as Bury St Edmunds and Beccles to the east as well as North Norfolk and North Suffolk.

  • Does it matter if I have never done supply before?

    No, it doesn’t matter at all. Everyone has to start somewhere and we provide support and guidance for those teachers that are new to supply.

  • Can I pay into my existing teachers’ pension?

    Afraid not. However, when you join QTR you are automatically enrolled into our NEST pension scheme. You can opt out of this should you wish to.

  • Do you use third party/umbrella companies to process payroll?

    No we do not. We do all our payroll in-house therefore there are no hidden fees, which occur for teachers when going via an umbrella company to process PAYE.

School FAQs:


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