General Cover Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a confident General Cover Teacher in Wakefield. This full-time temporary role involves delivering pre-planned lessons across various subjects and supporting pupil learning. The ideal candidate holds QTS or an equivalent, has recent UK school experience, and excels at classroom management. Attractive pay of £140–£200 per day, along with opportunities for professional development and support from dedicated consultants, makes this a rewarding position for adaptable teachers.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Regular opportunities

Support from dedicated consultants

Access to CPD and training

Qualifications

• Recent experience working in UK schools is required.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Support pupils’ learning while covering staff absences.
• Follow school behaviour policies and routines.

Skills

Classroom and behaviour management

Building positive relationships

Flexibility and reliability

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

General Cover Teacher – Full-Time (Temporary)

Pay: £140–£200 per day (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel is looking for a confident and enthusiastic General Cover Teacher to join our team on a full‑time, temporary basis. This is a great opportunity for adaptable teachers who enjoy variety and making a positive impact in the classroom.

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–£200).
• Full‑time, temporary work with consistent opportunities.
• 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 full‑time role, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today with your CV and start your journey with Teaching Personnel – the UK’s leading education recruitment agency.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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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