Daily Cover Teacher - Primary

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education staffing agency in Southwark is seeking adaptable primary teachers for daily cover roles. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your teaching days without the pressure of planning or marking. This ongoing position offers a competitive daily rate and the chance to work in supportive schools. Ideal candidates should have UK QTS or equivalent and strong classroom management skills.

Benefits

Flexible working days

Quick SMS booking confirmations

Free online CPD training

Qualifications

• Able to work across EYFS, KS1, or KS2 year groups.
• Adaptable and ready to teach in various local schools.
• No planning or marking required unless requested.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary students in various subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Adapt to different teaching environments as needed.

Skills

Strong classroom presence

Behaviour management

Punctual and reliable

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Daily Cover Teacher – Primary
Location: Southwark, London
Salary: £140–£160 per day (PAYE)
Start Date: Ongoing

Fancy teaching without the Sunday-night stress?
We’re on the lookout for adaptable, classroom-ready primary teachers who love variety and want control over their working week.

Whether you’re an early riser raring to go or someone who likes a bit of notice, we’ve got daily bookings in Southwark that’ll fit around you. EYFS, KS1, or KS2—take your pick.

What’s in it for you:

• Choose your days and locations—total flexibility

• No planning or marking (unless you really want to)

• Work in supportive, well-run local schools

• Quick bookings with SMS confirmations and online availability tool

• Friendly consultant who actually listens (and gets back to you!)

What we’re looking for:

• UK QTS or equivalent

• Strong classroom presence and behaviour management

• Confident across year groups or happy to specialise

• Punctual, reliable and ready to dive into any day with a smile

Why join Protocol Education?

Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella deductions
FREE online CPD, including behaviour, phonics and more
Personal support from a local consultant who knows your patch
Access to Thrive training to boost your classroom toolkit

Sound like your kind of teaching week?
Apply now and let’s get your availability sorted. Whether it’s Mondays only or full-time flexibility, we’ll match you with schools that suit your style.

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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