Contract Type:
Temporary
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
09/04/2026
About this job
General Cover Teacher KS3 & KS4 Flexible Secondary Teaching Position: Daily & Short-Term Supply Salary: £140 - £180 per day (Weekly Pay) Contract: Flexible / Term-Time Are you a Qualified Teacher looking to reclaim your evenings and weekends?
Join our local partner schools as a General Cover Teacher and focus on what you love most: the students.
Teaching Without the Paperwork We are seeking experienced practitioners and ECTs who want to maintain their classroom presence without the "take-home" burden of planning, marking, and data entry.
As a General Cover Teacher, you provide the vital expertise that keeps local secondary schools running smoothly, delivering pre-set lessons across a variety of subjects.
Total Work-Life Balance: Choose the days you work.
No parent's evenings, no departmental meetings, and zero marking.
Competitive Daily Rates: Earn £140 - £180 per day, paid every Friday via Randstad.
Professional Networking: This is an excellent way to explore different school cultures without a long-term commitment.
Immediate Impact: Walk into a classroom, lead the lesson, and leave at the final bell with a clean slate for the next day.
Your Role as a Classroom Expert As a Supply Teacher, you are the professional face of the school in the absence of the permanent lead.
High-Impact Delivery: Follow pre-set lesson plans across the National Curriculum, ensuring students remain engaged and productive.
Behaviour Leadership: Utilise your classroom management expertise to maintain a calm, focused, and inclusive learning environment.
Flexible Support: Provide 1:1 or small-group guidance to students who need extra assistance with the set work.
Professional Handover: Leave concise notes for the returning teacher to ensure seamless continuity of learning.
Essential Requirements To be considered for this General Cover Teaching role, you must meet the following: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS: Mandatory for this position.
Adaptability: The ability to step into any subject-from Humanities to Art-and deliver a high-quality session.
Classroom Presence: Strong rapport-building skills and the confidence to manage 30 students effectively.
Compliance: A valid enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) and a total commitment to Safeguarding.
Apply Today Ready to enjoy teaching again without the administrative stress?
How to Apply: Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV for our local school network.
Contact Robbie Day directly at robbie.dayrandstad.co.uk for an informal check-in regarding the role and the department culture.
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