It's a real mess...
Hi there,
I've been doing supply work in secondary schools in South Wales for over 20 years as a language teacher and always through the local LEAs. However I haven't had any work now for a year. I've just phoned an agency and asked them how much they would pay me for a day's work and I was told £90. This compares to £162 with the LEAs. (I am at the top of the Main Pay Scale with the first Threshold increment). Not only that but the agency won't accept any of my 3 CRB certificates, none of which are yet out of date and 2 of which are with local LEAs so I 'll have to pay £52 for a new one. Furthermore, I'm not sure I accept their claim that there will be loads of work for me as I've heard that much of the day-to- day supply work is going to cover supervisors or supply teachers prepared to work at CS rates. And don't get me started on the lack of pension provision with agencies.....
This is all terribly depressing. I've written to Leighton Andrews, the Welsh Education Minister, Assembly Members, the NUT and goodness knows who else about it, but all to no avail.
I'd be interested in anyone's thoughts, advice or contributions.
Beatrice
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