General Cover Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work

Consultant support

Variety of schools

CPD & safeguarding support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a confident General Cover Teacher to join our team for day-to-day work across Northumberland schools. This full-time temporary role offers variety and the chance to step back from a long-term classroom commitment while still making a positive impact.

You will deliver pre-planned lessons, manage behaviour, and report back to schools about pupil progress. The role pays £140-£180 per day and starts January 2027, with ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Adaptability

Relationship building

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

General Cover Teacher - Full-Time (Temporary) Northumberland Schools
Pay: £140 - £180 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date - January 2027

Teaching Personnel is looking for a confident and enthusiastic General Cover Teacher to join our team for day to day work. This is a great opportunity for adaptable teachers who enjoy variety and wanting to take a step back from a full teaching role.

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-£180)
• Full-time and flexible work
• 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 role, we'd love to hear from you!