Cover Teacher

Academics Ltd; Chesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Secondary Teacher/Supply Teacher for flexible cover roles starting in January 2026 in Chesham. Responsibilities include teaching in accordance with curriculum standards while supporting KS3 and KS4 students. Ideal candidates will have QTS or equivalent and a passion for teaching. This role offers a competitive daily rate and a chance to work with Good and Outstanding rated schools.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience in KS3 and KS4.
• Ability to cover lessons of multiple subjects.
• Passionate about helping students who struggle.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in line with curriculum standards.
• Identify and support struggling students.
• Cover lessons for multiple subjects.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion to work with KS3 & KS4 students

Flexibility

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Salary & Benefits

£145 per day

Chesham

You will have the opportunity to work with Outstanding and Good Ofsted rated schools

Ad hoc, daily cover, weeklong placements are available

No planning or marking

Academics are now recruiting for supply teachers. Starting January 2026!

Job Information

Position: Secondary Teacher/Supply Teacher in KS3 & KS4.

Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire

Role: Cover Teacher

Start date: January

Supply Teacher (Secondary) - Chesham

Are you the right fit?

• Had enough of planning and marking work?
• Are you a qualified teacher looking to start a new role?
• Do you want cover only - in and out?
• Would you like to have a work/life balance?
• Do you enjoy the flexibility?
• Do you hold QTS or equivalent and have a passion to work within KS3 and KS4?

Requirements

• If you have experience working with children this will be beneficial to your application
• You will need to have passion to work with KS3 & KS4 students.
• These positions vary from full-time, permanent and supply cover.
• Happy to cover lessons of multiple subjects as well as teaching core subjects.

Responsibilities

• The job will involve you working as a teacher/supply teacher
• This includes you teaching the class in line with curriculum standards
• Identifying students that might be struggling in class and giving them alternate routes to understand the lessons and general teaching duties.

If you are interested in this opportunity then get in touch with Tej from the Academics Buckinghamshire office today