General Cover Teacher (Primary)

Tradewind Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a General Cover Teacher for primary schools in West Cornwall. This role offers competitive daily rates between £140 and £220. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons and managing classrooms, with flexibility to choose your work schedule. Ideal for teachers looking for variety and impact in local schools. Opportunities for long-term placements are available.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Flexible work schedule

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Confident across both KS1 and KS2 with strong classroom leadership skills.
• Reliable and flexible, committed to supporting schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons using pre-prepared plans.
• Manage classroom effectively and promote positive behaviour.
• Adapt to different schools quickly.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Job description

General Cover Teacher (Primary) - West Cornwall

Location: West Cornwall (Penzance, Helston, Hayle, Camborne, Redruth, St Ives)

Contract: Day-to-Day / Short-Term

Pay: £140 - £220 per day (DOE)

Tradewind Recruitment is looking for Primary General Cover Teachers to support schools across West Cornwall. This role is ideal for teachers who enjoy variety and want the flexibility of day-to-day or short-term supply work, while still making a real impact in local schools.

Responsibilities:

• Delivering engaging lessons across KS1 and KS2 using pre-prepared plans
• Managing the classroom effectively and promoting positive behaviour
• Adapting quickly to different schools and classrooms across West Cornwall
• Providing stability and consistency for pupils when their usual teacher is absent

Requirements:

• Have strong classroom leadership and behaviour management skills
• Are confident across both KS1 and KS2
• Are flexible, reliable, and committed to supporting Cornish schools

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rates of £140 - £220 DOE
• Exclusive partnerships with schools across West Cornwall
• Flexibility to choose when and where you work
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent roles
• Ongoing CPD and dedicated consultant support

Safeguarding Statement: Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide references covering the past two years