How Supply Teachers Can Earn Extra Income During the Summer Holidays

For many Supply Teachers, the summer holidays can bring uncertainty with fewer opportunities for work and concerns about maintaining a regular income. The good news is that while there may be fewer teaching opportunities available, the summer holidays provide the perfect time to explore flexible work, develop new skills and even discover new career interests while earning extra income.

There are plenty of ways to stay busy and productive during the 6 weeks holiday, whether that means putting your teaching experience to good use or trying something completely different, including:

• Private tutoring or online teaching.
• Freelance writing or blogging.
• Childcare or babysitting.
• Delivering food or groceries.
• Pet sitting or dog walking.
• Selling handmade items or crafts.

Planning ahead by setting aside a portion of your earnings throughout the school year can also help to reduce financial pressure during the holidays, giving you extra support with everyday expenses such as household bills, rent and food.

If you’re a Supply Teacher looking for ways to earn extra income over the summer holidays, specialist education recruitment agency, Spencer Clarke Group, are exploring 11 ways to do so.

The author

Eva Henderson

Eva joined Spencer Clarke Group in 2023 as a Marketing Assistant. Spencer Clarke Group is an award-winning education and SEND recruitment agency dedicated to assisting schools with their recruitment challenges and finding candidates their dream career paths. In 2025, Spencer Clarke Group were named Best Recruitment Marketing Team, Best Public Sector Recruitment Agency and Best Temporary Recruitment Agency at the Recruiter Awards!

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