Secondary General Cover Supply Teacher - Ealing

Aspire People; Acton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Access to multiple schools across EAL

Flexible bookings (day-to-day or long‑

Competitive pay

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking qualified Secondary General Cover Supply Teachers to work across a range of secondary schools in Ealing and surrounding areas. You will deliver cover lessons and adapt to each school's routines, ensuring pupils continue to progress in the teacher's absence.

A dedicated consultant will match you with day-to-day or regular bookings that fit your schedule, with flexible hours and competitive pay. QTS or equivalent is required, with secondary experience preferred.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching at secondary level desirable.
• Comfortable covering lessons outside subject specialism.
• Confident with behaviour management in unfamiliar classrooms.
• Flexible and reliable across multiple schools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned cover lessons and, where required, adapt teaching to suit the needs of the class.
• Maintain a calm, structured and positive classroom environment.
• Manage pupil behaviour in line with each school’s policies and procedures.
• Quickly adapt to different school settings, routines and year groups.
• Support pupils’ learning and wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Liaise professionally with school staff and leadership on arrival.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school-specific policies at all times.

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Secondary General Cover Supply Teacher

Day-to-Day Flexible Hours

Location: Ealing

Day Rate: 165- 180 per day, dependent on experience

We are looking for qualified and adaptable Secondary General Cover Supply Teachers to work across a range of secondary schools in Ealing and the surrounding areas. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in different classroom environments and wants the flexibility to choose the days and schools that work best for them.

You’ll be delivering cover lessons across a range of subjects and year groups, stepping in at short notice or for planned absences, all while being backed by a dedicated consultant who will match you with bookings that suit your schedule.

About the Role:

As a Secondary General Cover Supply Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons in line with the cover work or schemes of work provided by each school, ensuring pupils continue to make progress in the class teacher’s absence. You will need to be confident managing behaviour in classrooms you may be seeing for the first time, building rapport with pupils quickly and adapting to each school’s individual routines and expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-planned cover lessons and, where required, adapt teaching to suit the needs of the class


• Maintain a calm, structured and positive classroom environment


• Manage pupil behaviour in line with each school’s policies and procedures


• Quickly adapt to different school settings, routines and year groups


• Support pupils’ learning and well being throughout the school day


• Liaise professionally with school staff and leadership on arrival


• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school-specific policies at all times

About You:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent


• Experience teaching at secondary level is desirable


• Comfortable covering lessons outside your own subject specialism


• Confident managing behaviour and building rapport quickly in unfamiliar classrooms


• Flexible, reliable and adaptable, comfortable working across different schools


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

Who are Aspire People?

Aspire People is the UK’s fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across England. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants and administrative staff. We are fully committed to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.

Why join Aspire People?

• Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way


• Access to multiple schools across Ealing, giving you variety and flexibility


• Choose the days that work for you, day-to-day or regular bookings available


• Competitive pay


• Refer a friend scheme which can earn 150- 300 per person


• Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.