supply teachersupˈply ˌteacher noun [countable] 
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Thesaurus- A wandering supply teacher came to our rescue.
- Returned bus list to Office. 9.15: Checked with supply teacher if she needed my help while Welfare Assistant was out.
- Second, ensure there is a supply teacher available and prepare a schedule of work for all your classes.
Longman Language Activatorsomeone who replaces another person► replacement
British English a teacher who works at different schools doing the work of other teachers who are ill, on courses etc SYN substitute teacher American English someone who replaces another person in a job or in a team, especially permanently: · Steve just announced he was leaving, but the coach has already started looking around for a replacement.replacement for: · I'm just a temporary replacement for the receptionist.· They asked Barbara to stay on until they could find a suitable replacement for her.
► successor the next person to have a permanent job or position after someone else has left it: · Mason is Case's chosen successor as committee chairman.· Smyth resigned as Chief Superintendent two months ago and they still haven't appointed his successor.successor to: · The Orchestra is currently searching for a successor to music director James Sedares.
► stand-in someone who temporarily takes another person's place in a job or performance when they are unable to do it themselves, especially when this happens unexpectedly: · Ms Green couldn't be here today, so I'm her stand-in.· Ann was Shirley MacLaine's stand-in in the movie.stand-in for: · I'd like Tom to act as a stand-in for Julian until he returns to work.
► substitute also sub informal someone who takes someone else's place in a team for a limited period of time, especially because the other person is injured or tired: · If Marsh has not fully recovered, his likely substitute will be Robinson.· With key players out of energy, it was a sub who scored six points in the last two minutes and won the game.bring somebody on as a substitute for somebody: · Ten minutes into the second half Davies was brought on as substitute for Ward.
► acting an acting chairman, director, manager is someone who replaces someone in a position of authority for a limited period of time: · While Kershaw was in the hospital Saunders became acting chairman.· Mrs Hamilton has been appointed acting head of the school until a permanent replacement can be found.
► supply teacher British /substitute teacher American, also sub American informal informal a teacher who replaces another teacher for a limited period of time: · We'll need a sub for Dawn's class tomorrow.· The kids always misbehave when they have a substitute teacher.· Ray was working as a supply teacher to earn some extra money.
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