Cover Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking cover teachers for primary and secondary schools in Lewisham. This role offers the flexibility to work when it suits you, requiring UK QTS or an equivalent qualification. Responsibilities include adapting to different classes at short notice while receiving support from local consultants. The position is temporary, with the potential for it to become permanent, ensuring a rewarding teaching experience without the stress of planning or long-term commitments.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

Free online training

Supportive local consultants

Qualifications

• Qualifications required for teaching role.
• Confidence to manage classes effectively.
• Flexibility to work based on availability.

Responsibilities

• Cover teaching assignments across primary and secondary schools.
• Adapt to different class environments at short notice.
• Engage with students effectively to ensure smooth day.

Skills

Confidence leading different classes at short notice

Calm, adaptable approach

Availability for at least 2 days per week

Education

UK QTS or an equivalent qualification

Job description

Because no two days should ever be the same.

Love teaching but not the long-term ties? Cover teaching in Lewisham lets you do what you’re great at—stepping in, keeping the day running smoothly, and making a real impact. No planning, no late nights. Just teach and go.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Flexibility to work when it suits you
• Daily bookings across Lewisham’s primary and secondary schools
• Quick SMS confirmations (no more early morning guesswork)
• Weekly pay via PAYE – zero umbrella deductions
• Supportive, local consultants who know your area

You’ll be fab for this if you’ve got:

• UK QTS or an equivalent qualification
• Confidence leading different classes at short notice
• A calm, adaptable approach
• At least 2 days per week availability

Thrive trained? Brilliant.

Not yet? We’ll get you on our free training so you can stand out in any classroom.

Why choose Protocol Education?

We’re not here to fill your inbox with junk. We’re here to match you with schools you’ll love, support you properly, and make your working week work better.

Sound like your kind of gig? Hit apply and we’ll do the rest. Lewisham schools are waiting.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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