General Cover Teacher

Randstad Education; Nailsea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Education seeks a General Cover Teacher (QTS) to provide flexible secondary teaching across KS3-4 in the Bristol area. Join a pool of schools for full-time cover or few days per week, with no planning or marking duties after the day ends.

You will deliver pre-planned lessons, manage behaviour, and adhere to safeguarding policies, leaving handovers for continuity. QTS or equivalent and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent (ECTs welcome)
• Strong classroom management and professional approach
• Reliable with an 8:30 AM start
• DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain
• Documented right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across various subjects for KS3-4
• Maintain a positive, productive learning environment
• Follow safeguarding policies at all times
• Leave detailed handovers and notes for returning teachers

Skills

QTS or eligible for QTS

Classroom management

Reliability & punctuality

DBS Update Service

Right to work in the UK

Job description

General Cover Teacher (QTS) - Bristol - Flexible Secondary Teaching Roles

Are you a qualified secondary teacher looking for flexibility, better work-life balance, and freedom from the demands of planning and grading? Join our team in Bristol and embrace a role that puts you in the driver's seat of your own career.

We are seeking an adaptable General Cover Teacher to support vibrant secondary schools throughout the Bristol area. Whether you are looking for full-time cover or just a few days a week, this position allows you to teach across a variety of subjects and year groups without the administrative burden. Step into the classroom, inspire students, and leave at the end of the day with no work to take home.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across various subjects in Secondary Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively to maintain a positive, productive learning environment.
• Follow school policies and robust safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Leave detailed handovers and notes for returning subject teachers to ensure continuity.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (ECTs are welcome to apply).
• Strong classroom management skills with an adaptable, positive, and professional approach.
• High reliability and punctual attendance for an 8:30 AM start.
• An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to obtain one).
• Documented right to work in the UK.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: Earn between £130 - £160 per day, dependent on experience.
• True Flexibility: Work as much or as little as you want with complete day-to-day control over your schedule.
• No After-Hours Work: Enjoy your evenings and weekends-no lesson planning, assessment, or parents' evenings required.
• Local Assignments: Gain experience in diverse secondary schools across the Bristol area.