Cover Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking cover teachers in Lewisham. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to step into various classes without long-term commitment. Candidates must possess UK QTS or an equivalent qualification and have a calm approach to leading classes at short notice. Pay is weekly via PAYE with no umbrella deductions. Perfect for teachers looking to make an impact without long-term ties. Apply today to join a supportive team!

Benefits

Flexibility to work when it suits you

Weekly pay via PAYE

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Required UK QTS or an equivalent qualification.
• Must be available at least 2 days per week.
• Experience in leading different classes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Step in and teach while keeping the class running smoothly.
• Flexibility to work when it suits you.
• Quick SMS confirmations for daily bookings.

Skills

Confidence leading different classes at short notice

Calm and adaptable approach

Education

UK QTS or 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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