Institute of Supply Teachers (IoST)

Struggling to find your flow in EYFS? This week we are collaborating with Simon Airey to share his top tips for supply teaching in Early Years. A placement within an EYFS setting can feel overwhelming - but W=with a playful mindset and the right strategies, you can thrive. Save this for your next EYFS booking! Here are Simon's top tips for EYFS supply teaching: ?? Adopt a play mindset. Don’t fear play—it is learning! Use play to spark conversations. Explore imaginative ways to use objects. Let children lead with their creativity. ???Lean on other adults. The staff know the children best. Ask about routines and needs. Watch how they engage during play. Collaborate to make transitions seamless. ?? Movement is everything.Little ones need to move! Get outside, rain or shine. Incorporate movement into learning. Follow their energy—they’ll show you the way! EYFS thrives on creativity, connection, and curiosity. With these tips, you’ll not only survive as a supply teacher—you’ll love it. ??Want more practical tips for inclusion and neuroaffirming strategies? ?Follow @simoninclusionteacher for more advice and support. ?Share this with a fellow supply teacher!

Every educator wants an inclusive classroom. But sometimes, stepping foot in a new setting as a supply teacher can feel overwhelming. The reality? It can be overwhelming for students too! Here's some simple and effective strategies that can be employed immediately to put your mind, and your students, at ease!

Due to seasonal illness wiping out some of our most valued members, we’ve been asked to delay our supply teacher virtual meet until they are better! Therefore, we’ve taken the decision to move our first ever IoST Webinar to 13.02.25 ??? Which actually, gives more of you chance to join too! Come along, meet other supply teachers, share your voice and SPREAD THE WORD! If you haven’t already registered, drop us a DM and make sure you are a member by joining us for free at https://lnkd.in/e2RGsGzr #supplyteacher #supplyteacherlife #supplyteaching #teachersofinstagram #teachersofinsta #teacheroflinkedin

As educators get back into the swing of things after Christmas, here's what should actually be on the to-do list this year! Nothing but GOODNESS can come from prioritising your well-being and renewing your teaching purpose! Which of these aligns with your own goals of 2025? Tag a fellow educator who needs to hear this! #teacher #teachersuk #teacherssupportteachers #teacherwellbeing #teacherlife #supplyteacher #teachersmatter #teachersoflinkedin

The holiday season is here... FINALLY! Did anyone else think that was the longest Autumn Term EVER? Let us know how you'll be spending your first day of the holidays below! #happyholidays #christmas #teaching #supplyteaching

Reasons to join the IoST are endless, but if we had to pick our 7 favourites, this would be them! #supplyteacher #supplyteaching #supplyteacherlife #teachersoflinkedin

Fancy being able to grab a coffee AND box off a CPD module in one go? We are counting down to our CPD going LIVE on YouTube! ?Efficient ?Easy to access ?Up to date ?Boosts CV What is there NOT to love?

It's no secret that supply teaching provides a more balanced approach to the profession. We'd love to know your top 3 reasons for entering the?world of supply!

If you're searching for a few of these answers, we've got them right here https://lnkd.in/e2RGsGzr Register for free today! #IoSTadvance #IoSTassist #supplyteachers #supplyteacher #supplyteaching #cpd #freeCPD

**BREAKING NEWS** We will be hosting our first EVER supply teacher Zoom call on January 16th! Come along, meet other supply teachers, share your voice and SPREAD THE WORD! We were founded to represent supply teachers and this event will give you the opportunity to share your voice more than ever. To register, drop us a DM and make sure you register at https://lnkd.in/ecN4gT8B