Cover Teacher

TeacherActive Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. seeks confident Cover Teachers to support Secondary Schools across the Dartford area on an ad hoc supply basis. Hold QTS and be adaptable to deliver both subject-specific and general cover.

This flexible role offers daily cover opportunities with early-morning calls and the chance to work across multiple schools while maintaining high teaching standards. You will build rapport with students, manage behaviour effectively, and contribute to positive learning environments

Qualifications

• QTS required to teach in secondary schools.
• Confident delivering both subject-specific and general cover.
• Able to build rapport with students and manage expectations.
• Comfortable working across different year groups and departments.
• Reliable and adaptable for early-morning cover calls.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-specific and general cover across different year groups.
• Establish and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Deliver engaging lessons and ensure pupils stay on task.
• Respond to emergency and same-day cover requirements.
• Support schools with flexible supply across the Dartford area.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Communication

Student engagement

Education

QTS

Job description

South East/ temporary / £130 - 160 per day Daily Cover

TeacherActive are looking for confident and adaptable Cover Teachers to support Secondary Schools across the Dartford area on an ad hoc supply basis.

This role is ideal for qualified teachers who enjoy variety and are happy to provide both subject-specific and general cover across different year groups and departments.

The successful Cover Teacher will:

• Hold QTS
• Be confident delivering both subject-specific and general cover
• Build immediate rapport with students and establish clear expectations
• Ensure pupils remain engaged with the work set by their usual class teacher
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment
• Be adaptable, reliable and comfortable working across different school settings
• Be available for early morning calls to support emergency and same-day cover requirements

Supply teaching offers excellent flexibility while giving you the opportunity to work with a range of local schools and students.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.