General Cover Teacher (QTS Essential)

TeacherActive Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme £100 per referral

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a General Cover Teacher with QTS for a mainstream secondary school in Oxford. You will deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects and KS3/KS4, with strong classroom management.

This on-site contract offers long-term work with flexible day-to-day opportunities, competitive daily rates and full onboarding support through our 24/7 consultants.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Experience in UK secondary school settings is required.
• Ability to deliver pre-planned lessons across multiple subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3/KS4.
• Maintain positive classroom behaviour and engagement.
• Support pupils to achieve learning objectives.

Skills

QTS

UK secondary school experience

Classroom management

Interactive whiteboards

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Interactive whiteboards

School systems

Job description

General Cover Teacher (QTS Essential)

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £180 to £240 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: OX29

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 22 Oct 2026

Closing date: 21 Nov 2026

Are you a qualified teacher with QTS and the confidence to deliver engaging lessons across a range of secondary school subjects?

Do you have strong classroom and behaviour management skills, with the ability to maintain a positive and productive learning environment?

Are you an adaptable and experienced teacher who can confidently step into different classrooms and deliver pre-planned lessons?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Secondary School based in Oxford. The school provides a supportive learning environment with a focus on maintaining high expectations, promoting positive behaviour and encouraging students to engage positively with their education.

The school is looking for an experienced General Cover Teacher on a long-term basis, with flexible day-to-day work also available. The successful General Cover Teacher will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons across a variety of secondary subjects, managing classroom behaviour effectively and ensuring students remain focused and engaged with their learning across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Previous teaching experience within a UK secondary school setting
• Confidence teaching and delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary school subjects
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills, with the ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively
• Strong IT skills, including confidence using interactive whiteboards, school systems and digital learning resources
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a flexible, reliable and proactive approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Other benefits:

• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
• Terms and Conditions apply

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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