Cover Teacher

Academics Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is looking for a Secondary Teacher/Supply Teacher for KS3 & KS4 students in Hemel Hempstead, starting January 2026. The position offers flexible cover roles without the need for lesson planning or marking. A Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is required, along with a passion for working with students. If you enjoy flexibility and wish to maintain a work/life balance, this is a perfect opportunity to step into teaching on your terms.

Qualifications

• Experience with children is advantageous.
• Strong passion for teaching KS3 & KS4 students.
• Willingness to cover multiple subjects along with core subjects.

Responsibilities

• Work as a teacher/supply teacher.
• Cover classes following curriculum standards.
• Identify and support struggling students.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion to work with KS3 & KS4 students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Salary & Benefits

• £140 per day
• Hemel Hempstead
• You will have the opportunity to work with Outstanding and Good Ofsted rated schools
• Ad hoc, daily cover and weeklong placements are available
• No planning or marking

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

Position & Role

Secondary Teacher/Supply Teacher in KS3 & KS4.

Location: Hemel Hempstead.

Role: Cover Teacher.

Start date: ASAP.

Why this role?

• Had enough of planning and marking work?
• Are you a qualified teacher looking to start a new role?
• Do you want to 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

• Experience working with children is beneficial.
• Passion to work with KS3 & KS4 students.
• 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.
• Covering 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 Daniel at Academics!