School

As Directors we have collectively over 32 years’ experience within schools.
As Directors we will be offering to utilise ourselves, as well as others, within schools/academies.
We will only use the services of ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ teachers of which many are personally known by ourselves or recommended to us by trusted professionals.
We will build our company on recommendations of both schools and supply staff.
We will review the quality of staff regularly.
Staff will review their own experience each visit.

Our pricing is competitive and fair to both staff and schools alike.
We offer a range of teachers with differing qualifications and experience, but all who have been previously appraised as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ in their most recent appraisal cycle.
We offer tailored packages to suit the needs of schools/academies with regards to emergency supply, short term supply, long term supply, exam invigilators and tutoring.
We will endeavour to provide staff with information about the school/academy prior to their first visit in order for them to provide you with the best service.
We will monitor our staff through internal observations as well as feedback from schools on our evaluation form after each assignment on a regular basis.
We will ensure all our staff have appropriate qualifications and legal requirements to undertake the roles required.
We will ensure that staff receive regular training in key areas with regards to working with children including Safeguarding and Prevent training.

Staff will read introduction pack about the school/academy.
Staff will arrive and report to supervisor in charge of cover no later than 8.15am (dependent upon time school notifies Top Up Teacher Plus Ltd).
Staff will conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
Staff will actively engage with students within all lessons taught/covered.
Staff will follow work set.
Staff will use additional resources provided by Top Up Teachers Plus Ltd if work set is completed prior to the end of the designated time.
Staff will follow the behaviour management policy of the school (where provided).
Staff will leave the classroom in the same condition as when they arrived.
Staff will complete Top Up Teachers Plus Ltd evaluation form for the teachers whose lessons have been covered. A copy is retained for evidence for Top Up Teachers Plus Ltd.
Staff will make sure timesheets are signed by appropriate supervisor/senior management.

UPS staff will assist, if required, with break/lunchtime/after school/detention duty (although must have at least 20 minute lunch break).
UPS will assist, if required, with data logging/assessment tasks in relation to lessons taught, if within their areas of specialism (within school hours).
UPS will provide additional extra-curricular club linked to staff’s specialist subject(s) once a week for a period of at least 45 minutes if engaged on a placement of at least 6 weeks.

We expect that you will provide us with information regarding daily routines and procedures either in the form of a handbook or information sheet to facilitate the best service from our staff.
Wherever possible, we request that you inform us of emergency supply needs before 7am on the day supply is needed to ensure staff can arrive by designated time.
We expect that you will use our evaluation form to provide us with feedback on our staff following their initial visit and then at least half termly thereafter.
We expect that you will sign the Timesheets provided by staff, ensuring prompt payment for our staff.

Please phone or email us to arrange a meeting with us to discuss our services further.