Daily Cover Teachers

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

Job summary

A leading educational staffing provider is looking for Daily Cover Teachers to support primary schools in Lewisham. Flexibility to step into various classrooms and to cover unexpected gaps is essential. Candidates must have UK QTS and strong classroom management skills. The role offers local bookings and weekly pay, with opportunities for training and bonuses.

Benefits

Free CPD training

Referral bonuses

Weekly PAYE pay

Qualifications

• Experience across primary year groups is essential.
• Ability to adapt lesson plans on the fly.
• Thrive trained candidates will be preferred but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Step into KS1 and KS2 classrooms as needed.
• Follow lesson plans or adapt on the fly.
• Maintain behavior and routines in the classroom.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Flexible approach

Positive outlook

Education

UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Overview

Want variety, flexibility, and the chance to step into classrooms that value your skills? We’re looking for Daily Cover Teachers to support primary schools across Lewisham, covering sickness, training days, and unexpected gaps—without the commitment of a long-term role.

You’ll walk in with confidence, bring calm to the classroom, and keep the learning going strong.

What You’ll Do:

• Step into KS1 and KS2 classrooms as needed
• Follow lesson plans or adapt on the fly
• Keep behaviour and routines on track with your classroom magic
• Be that brilliant cover teacher every school wants back

What You’ll Need:

• UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Experience across primary year groups
• A flexible, reliable approach to bookings
• Strong classroom management and a positive outlook
• Thrive trained? Great! Not yet? We’ll pay for it

Why Protocol Education?

• Local bookings matched to you
• Choose your availability – one day or five
• Real support from a consultant who knows your patch
• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella drama)
• Free CPD including supply-ready tips and Thrive training
• Referral bonuses when you bring great teachers our way

If you’re ready to walk into schools and make a difference—without the marking marathons—this is your moment.

Apply now and let’s get your next day booked!

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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