General Cover Teacher

Randstad Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is looking for a committed General Cover Teacher for a full-time role in Leeds, starting September 2025. The position involves delivering pre-set lessons across various subjects, maintaining student engagement, and ensuring safety and safeguarding. Ideal candidates should have a recognised teaching qualification and experience in secondary education. This role offers professional development opportunities and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Competitive salary and benefits package

£300 Love2shop voucher through our Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• A current Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience teaching or supporting in a secondary setting.

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-set lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Managing behaviour in line with school policy.
• Ensuring student safety and safeguarding at all times.
• Building rapport quickly with different classes.
• Maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Providing feedback to relevant staff after lessons.
• Monitoring and recording student progress.
• Liaising with department heads as needed.
• Acting as a role model for professional conduct.
• Encouraging student participation and focus.
• Reflecting and acting on feedback from senior leaders.

Skills

Adaptability

Initiative

Conflict resolution

Relationship building

Communication

Empathy

Organisation

Education

Recognised teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Can you manage a classroom with confidence across a range of subjects?

Are you ready to step into a vibrant school where every day is different?

Are you passionate about making a difference - even outside your specialism?

About the role

We are seeking a committed and capable General Cover Teacher for a full-time role in a thriving secondary school in Leeds, beginning September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for a versatile professional to work across a wide variety of subjects, supporting student learning while permanent teachers are off-timetable.

About the School

Located in the heart of a diverse and highly engaged community, the school consistently achieves academic excellence while nurturing individual student growth. It is known for its inclusive ethos, strong pastoral support, and dedication to fostering future leaders. Staff here are supported with ongoing professional development and work within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Requirements:

• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent
• A current Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Experience teaching or supporting in a secondary setting

Key Skills:

• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Conflict resolution
• Relationship building
• Communication
• Empathy
• Organisation

Responsibilities:

• Delivering pre-set lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Managing behaviour in line with school policy
• Ensuring student safety and safeguarding at all times
• Building rapport quickly with different classes
• Maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment
• Providing feedback to relevant staff after lessons
• Monitoring and recording student progress
• Liaising with department heads as needed
• Acting as a role model for professional conduct
• Encouraging student participation and focus
• Reflecting and acting on feedback from senior leaders

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school community
• Opportunities for training, mentoring, and career development
• The chance to gain meaningful classroom experience
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A £300 Love2shop voucher through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

Could this be an ideal role for you?

Click "Apply Now" to express your interest in the General Cover Teacher role in Leeds. For more information, email [e-mail] or call 01132462500 to speak with a member of our secondary team.