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Randstad Education; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

True Flexibility

No After-Hours Work

Local Assignments

Job summary

Randstad Education in Bristol is recruiting General Cover Teachers (QTS) to support secondary schools across the area. The role offers true flexibility, teaching across subjects and year groups with no after-hours work.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required (ECTs welcome). You will work on pre-planned lessons, maintain discipline, and leave handovers for continuity. DBS update service is expected or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent (ECTs welcome).
• Strong classroom management and professional approach.
• Reliable and punctual with 8:30 AM start.
• Enhanced DBS update service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across secondary KS3/KS4.
• Manage classroom behaviour to create a positive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.
• Leave detailed handovers for returning subject teachers.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Reliability & punctuality

DBS Update Service

Right to work in the UK

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

General Cover Teacher (QTS) - Bristol - Flexible Secondary Teaching Roles

Are you a qualified secondary teacher looking for flexibility, better work-life balance, and freedom from the demands of planning and grading? Join our team in Bristol and embrace a role that puts you in the driver's seat of your own career.

We are seeking an adaptable

General Cover Teacher to support vibrant secondary schools throughout the Bristol area. Whether you are looking for full-time cover or just a few days a week, this position allows you to teach across a variety of subjects and year groups without the administrative burden. Step into the classroom, inspire students, and leave at the end of the day with no work to take home.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across various subjects in Secondary Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively to maintain a positive, productive learning environment.
• Follow school policies and robust safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Leave detailed handovers and notes for returning subject teachers to ensure continuity.

Qualifications:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (ECTs are welcome to apply).

• Strong classroom management skills with an adaptable, positive, and professional approach.
• High reliability and punctual attendance for an 8:30 AM start.
• An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to obtain one).
• Documented right to work in the UK.

What We Offer:

• True Flexibility: Work as much or as little as you want with complete day-to-day control over your schedule.
• No After-Hours Work: Enjoy your evenings and weekends-no lesson planning, assessment, or parents' evenings required.
• Local Assignments: Gain experience in diverse secondary schools across the Bristol area.

NJC SCP 13 to 16 (£22,582-£23,712 per annum)