General Cover Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a committed General Cover Teacher for secondary schools in Darlington. This flexible role involves delivering pre-planned lessons and managing classroom behaviour while adapting to diverse school environments. The ideal candidate should possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have prior classroom experience. This position offers competitive daily rates and the freedom to choose working patterns, perfect for those seeking to expand their professional experience in education.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Ongoing professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Must possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Previous classroom experience in a secondary setting is required.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across KS3–KS5.
• Create a positive and inspiring classroom environment.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies.
• Adapt quickly to different school settings and student needs.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Classroom management skills

Communication skills

Confidence in teaching core subjects

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

✨ General Cover Teacher – Secondary
Darlington
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Flexible
Daily Rate: £130–£150

Are you a committed, versatile Secondary Teacher looking for flexible work across Darlington? Teaching Personnel are seeking enthusiastic and reliable educators to join our growing network of supply teachers for the new academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a variety of school settings—broadening your skills, building confidence, and enjoying the freedom of choosing when and where you work.

As a General Cover Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across KS3–KS5
• Create a positive and inspiring classroom environment
• Confidently manage behaviour in line with school policies
• Adapt quickly to different school settings and student needs

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Previous classroom experience in a secondary setting
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Confidence teaching a range of subjects, including core areas such as English and Maths

Benefits

• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities to work across a variety of local secondary schools
• Ongoing professional development and dedicated consultant support
• Competitive daily rates and regular work availability

If you’re a passionate teacher seeking flexibility, variety, and rewarding classroom experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Teaching Personnel’s trusted supply network!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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