General Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Pontefract is seeking a General Cover Supervisor for a full-time, temporary role. This position involves delivering pre-planned lessons across various subjects, maintaining classroom focus, and supporting students during staff absences. Ideal candidates will have QTS or a teaching equivalent, experience managing classrooms, and the ability to adapt swiftly. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities in multiple school settings. Join us to make a positive impact in education.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay (£140–£200)

Support from dedicated consultant

Access to CPD and training

Consistent work opportunities

Variety of school experiences

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Confident with classroom and behaviour management.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to new settings.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Recent experience working in UK schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Keep classrooms calm, focused, and engaging.
• Follow school behaviour policies and routines.
• Support pupils’ learning while covering staff absences.
• Provide feedback to schools where required.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Relationship building

Teaching in UK schools

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

General Cover Supervisor – Full-Time (Temporary)

Pay: £140–£200 per day (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel is looking for a confident and enthusiastic General Cover Teacher to join our team on a full-time, temporary basis. This is a great opportunity for adaptable teachers who enjoy variety and making a positive impact in the classroom.

The Role:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Keep classrooms calm, focused, and engaging
• Follow school behaviour policies and routines
• Support pupils’ learning while covering staff absences
• Provide feedback to schools where required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Confident with classroom and behaviour management
• Flexible, reliable, and quick to adapt to new settings
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Recent experience working in UK schools

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive daily pay (£140–£200)
• Full-time, temporary work with consistent opportunities
• Support from a friendly, dedicated consultant
• Experience across a variety of schools
• Access to CPD, training, and safeguarding support

If you’re a passionate teacher looking for a flexible and rewarding full‑time role, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today with your CV and start your journey with Teaching Personnel – the UK’s leading education recruitment agency.

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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.
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