What is another word for supply teacher?
Pronunciation: [səplˈa͡ɪ tˈiːt͡ʃə] (IPA) 
A supply teacher is a term used predominantly in the UK, although the meaning can be understood worldwide. This term refers to teachers who are employed on a temporary or ad hoc basis to cover for regular teachers in their absence. Synonyms for this term might include relief teacher, substitute teacher, temporary teacher, locum teacher, cover teacher, or even supply educator. These terms suggest a teacher who is flexible and able to adapt to different classroom situations, who is available to support student learning when regular teachers are unable to attend school, and who is comfortable stepping into a new role at short notice.
