General Cover Teacher

Randstad Education; Bruton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Castle Cary location

Fixed hours 8:30–3:30

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a General Cover Teacher (QTS) for day-to-day supply in Castle Cary. Roles are fully flexible with no planning or marking required, and you’ll operate from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with potential extension to 4:30 pm.

Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3/KS4 in a friendly secondary setting. The position offers a straightforward, student-focused environment in which you can manage teaching with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and reliability.

Qualifications

• QTS or QTLS is essential.
• Strong classroom management and adaptability across different subject areas.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Classroom delivery across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with behavior management.
• Zero planning & marking; resources and instructions provided in advance.
• Cover a range of subjects throughout the week in a supportive school environment.
• Adaptability to transition between different subject areas as required.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

Classroom management

Job description

General Cover Teacher (QTS) - Day-to-Day Supply - Castle Cary

Are you a qualified secondary teacher looking for total flexibility without taking work home? We are seeking reliable, dynamic General Cover Teachers to support a friendly, small secondary school in Castle Cary. This is a purely day-to-day role, giving you full control over your work-life balance-simply turn up, teach pre-planned lessons, and leave at the end of the school day.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Delivery: Manage classroom behaviour and ensure students stay on task across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Zero Planning & Marking: All lesson resources and instructions are provided for you in advance, allowing you to focus entirely on teaching.
• Subject Variety: Cover a range of subjects throughout the week in a close-knit, supportive school environment.
• Adaptability: Maintain a positive learning environment while transitioning between different subject areas as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS is essential.
• Strong classroom management and adaptability across different subject areas.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Right to work in the UK.

What we offer

• Flexibility: Choose to work as many or as few days per week as fits your availability.
• Competitive Pay: £130 - £160 per day, paid weekly via PAYE.
• Work-Life Balance: A role with zero planning or marking responsibilities.
• Convenient Location: Based in Castle Cary, easily accessible by car or train via Castle Cary station.
• Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (with options for extended cover until 4:30 pm if required).

To Apply:

If you are ready to take the next step and enjoy the flexibility of supply teaching, please apply today by sending your CV to [e-mail] or call 01293 527416.