General Cover Teacher

Randstad Education; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 25,830 - 33,210; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a General Cover Teacher for KS3 & KS4 in local partner schools. Work is on a daily/short-term supply basis with flexible term-time contracts and a daily rate of £140–£180, paid weekly.

Roles avoid heavy planning, marking, and data entry, letting you focus on teaching and student engagement. Apply now or contact Robbie Day at [e-mail] for an informal chat.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS: Mandatory for this position.
• Adaptability to deliver sessions across multiple subjects.
• Strong classroom presence with rapport-building skills.
• A valid enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to apply) and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lessons across the National Curriculum, ensuring student engagement.
• Lead behaviour management to maintain a calm, inclusive learning environment.
• Provide 1:1 or small-group support as needed with the set work.
• Leave concise notes for the returning teacher to ensure seamless continuity of learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

Adaptability

Behaviour leadership

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

General Cover Teacher | KS3 & KS4 | Flexible Secondary Teaching

Position: Daily & Short-Term Supply

Salary: £140 - £180 per day (Weekly Pay)

Contract: Flexible / Term-Time

Are you a Qualified Teacher looking to reclaim your evenings and weekends? Join our local partner schools as a General Cover Teacher and focus on what you love most: the students.

Teaching Without the Paperwork

We are seeking experienced practitioners and ECTs who want to maintain their classroom presence without the "take-home" burden of planning, marking, and data entry. As a General Cover Teacher, you provide the vital expertise that keeps local secondary schools running smoothly, delivering pre-set lessons across a variety of subjects.

• Total Work-Life Balance: Choose the days you work. No parent\'s evenings, no departmental meetings, and zero marking.
• Competitive Daily Rates: Earn £140 - £180 per day, paid every Friday via Randstad.
• Professional Networking: This is an excellent way to explore different school cultures without a long-term commitment.
• Immediate Impact: Walk into a classroom, lead the lesson, and leave at the final bell with a clean slate for the next day.

Your Role as a Classroom Expert

As a Supply Teacher, you are the professional face of the school in the absence of the permanent lead.

• High-Impact Delivery: Follow pre-set lesson plans across the National Curriculum, ensuring students remain engaged and productive.
• Behaviour Leadership: Utilise your classroom management expertise to maintain a calm, focused, and inclusive learning environment.
• Flexible Support: Provide 1:1 or small-group guidance to students who need extra assistance with the set work.
• Professional Handover: Leave concise notes for the returning teacher to ensure seamless continuity of learning.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this General Cover Teaching role, you must meet the following:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS: Mandatory for this position.
• Adaptability: The ability to step into any subject—from Humanities to Art—and deliver a high-quality session.
• Classroom Presence: Strong rapport-building skills and the confidence to manage 30+ students effectively.
• Compliance: A valid enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) and a total commitment to Safeguarding.

Apply Today

Ready to enjoy teaching again without the administrative stress?

How to Apply:

• Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV for our local school network.
• Contact Robbie Day directly at [e-mail] for an informal check-in regarding the role and the department culture.