General Cover

Clarence Recruitment Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Local Leicester schools

Competitive pay

Consultant support

Varied school environments

Possible long-term routes

Job summary

Clarence Recruitment Limited is seeking a General Cover Teacher for Leicester. The role involves supervising classes during short-term absences, delivering pre-planned lessons, and maintaining a positive learning environment across local Leicester schools.

You will be expected to manage behaviour, foster pupil engagement, and provide feedback to schools on progress. Flexible availability and safeguarding commitment are valued attributes.

Qualifications

• QTS welcomed; applications from cover supervisors considered.
• Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• Calm, professional and flexible approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Recent experience in a UK secondary school desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with each school's policies.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged, productive and safe throughout the lesson.
• Provide clear feedback to the school on pupil progress and any issues arising.
• Adapt confidently to different school settings, routines and expectations.
• Carry out reasonable duties that support the smooth running of the school day.

Skills

QTS welcomed

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

UK secondary experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) welcomed

Job description

General Cover Teacher - Leicester

Location: Leicester

Contract: Day-to-day, short-term and ongoing supply

Pay: 95 - 120 a day

Start date: ASAP

About the Role

As a General Cover Teacher, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of the regular teacher. Work will usually be set in advance, enabling you to focus on delivering instructions clearly, maintaining a positive learning environment and supporting pupils to complete their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with each school's policies.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged, productive and safe throughout the lesson.
• Provide clear feedback to the school on pupil progress and any issues arising.
• Adapt confidently to different school settings, routines and expectations.
• Carry out reasonable duties that support the smooth running of the school day.

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is welcomed, although applications from experienced cover supervisors and instructors will also be considered.
• Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• A calm, professional and flexible approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Recent experience in a UK secondary school is desirable.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What We Offer

• Flexible working to suit your availability.
• A choice of local schools and assignments across Leicester.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities to gain experience in a range of school environments.
• Potential routes into longer-term or permanent positions.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Clarence Recruitment is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults, and patients. All applicants are expected to uphold the same commitment.

Every placement is conditional on satisfactory pre-employment screening. This includes DBS clearance, proof of identity, right-to-work verification, references, qualifications, and any relevant professional registrations.

Checks for education appointments are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. For healthcare and medical roles, our compliance procedures follow Employment Check Standards, CQC requirements, and applicable safeguarding legislation.