Cover Teacher

Ribbons & Reeves; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves is seeking a confident Cover Teacher to support primary schools across Westminster with immediate start. You will follow pre-planned lessons, maintain routines, and support pupil progress across EYFS to KS2.

This role offers flexibility in short- and long-term placements and PAYE via Ribbons & Reeves. Ideal candidates are qualified with QTS and have experience in primary teaching or cover, demonstrating strong classroom management and reliability in a fast-paced school

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• Primary teaching or cover experience.
• Confident managing a classroom independently.
• Strong behaviour management.
• DBS Update Service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes when teachers are absent.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Maintain routines, behaviour and engagement.
• Adapt confidently across different year groups.
• Support pupils with learning, confidence and progress.
• Work closely with teachers and senior leaders.

Skills

QTS

Year group flexibility

Behaviour management

Classroom independence

Professional reliability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Cover Teacher – Westminster – Immediate Start

Ribbons & Reeves are recruiting confident Cover Teachers to support primary schools across Westminster.

This Cover Teacher role is ideal for a qualified Primary Teacher who can step into classrooms, follow planning and keep pupils learning on track.

Cover Teacher | Key Details

• £150-200 per day
• Immediate start
• Primary schools across Westminster
• EYFS, KS1 and KS2 cover available
• Short-term and long-term roles
• PAYE via Ribbons & Reeves

Cover Teacher | The Role

• Cover classes when teachers are absent
• Deliver pre-planned lessons across the primary curriculum
• Maintain routines, behaviour and engagement
• Adapt confidently across different year groups
• Support pupils with learning, confidence and progress
• Work closely with teachers and senior leaders

Cover Teacher | Candidate Requirements

• QTS required
• Primary teaching or cover experience required
• Confident managing a classroom independently
• Strong behaviour management
• Reliable, adaptable and professional
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred

This Cover Teacher role is ideal for a qualified teacher looking for regular primary cover work in Westminster, with access to supportive schools and flexible opportunities.

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