Secondary Cover Teacher

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency seeks a reliable Secondary Cover Teacher to support a secondary school in Waterlooville. The role requires stepping in for absent teachers, delivering already prepared lessons, and providing support to students. Ideal candidates will hold a QTS and have strong classroom management skills.

Benefits

Welcoming school team

Opportunities for teaching experience

Qualifications

• Recognized teaching qualification like QTS preferred.
• Previous experience in a secondary school.
• Willing to teach across subjects and year groups.

Responsibilities

• Covering lessons in various subjects as needed.
• Delivering set work and keeping the class focused.
• Managing behaviour in a calm and respectful way.

Skills

Classroom Control

Clear Communication

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Job Title: Secondary Cover Teacher
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire
Salary: £100 - £130 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time

Cover Classes with Confidence – Join as a Secondary Cover Teacher!

GSL Education are searching for a flexible and reliable Secondary Cover Teacher to support a secondary school in Waterlooville. This rewarding role offers a great opportunity to teach across different subjects.

You will step in when teachers are absent, making sure learning continues smoothly. You don’t need to plan lessons – just deliver the work that’s already prepared and help students stay on track.

Your Role Will Include:

• Covering lessons in various subjects as needed.
• Delivering set work and keeping the class focused.
• Managing behaviour in a calm and respectful way
• Following school routines and expectations.
• Supporting students in their learning during cover lessons.

What We’re Looking For:

• A recognised teaching qualification like QTS is preferred.
• Previous experience in a secondary school is helpful.
• Good classroom control and clear communication.
• Willing to teach across subjects and year groups.
• Experienced teachers who want a better work-life balance are welcome to apply.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or readiness to apply through GSL Education

Why Join GSL Education?

• Work that offers variety and balance.
• A helpful and welcoming school team.
• Opportunities to gain more teaching experience.

If you are a Secondary Cover Teacher looking for a rewarding role in Waterlooville, we want to hear from you!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for this ‘Secondary Cover Teacher’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.