We have all lived this scenario: ‘Morning, so and so is ill. You will need to teach for them today’. Although you are fully aware that you are on call or that your timetables include a substitution slot, you are not completely prepared when the day comes. You are suddenly asked to sub with very short notice and it sends shivers down your spine.
There are generally systems in place, with an exchange of information to help the teacher who will be going into the new class. However, there are instances when this is not possible and the sub teacher . . .
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