Secondary Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Safeguarding support

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident General Cover Teacher to join our team on a full-time, temporary basis in Pontefract, UK. The role involves delivering pre-planned lessons across subjects, maintaining calm, engaged classrooms, and providing feedback to schools as required.

The ideal candidate holds QTS or an equivalent qualification and has recent experience in UK schools. This temporary position offers competitive daily pay and ongoing opportunities through a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Confident with classroom and behaviour management.
• Flexible, reliable, and quick to adapt to new settings.
• Recent experience working in UK schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Keep classrooms calm, focused, and engaging.
• Follow school behaviour policies and routines.
• Support pupils’ learning while covering staff absences.
• Provide feedback to schools where required.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Adaptable

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Recent experience in UK schools

Job description

Secondary Teacher – Full-Time (Temporary)

Pay: £140–£200 per day (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel is looking for a confident and enthusiastic General Cover Teacher to join our team on a full-time, temporary basis. This is a great opportunity for adaptable teachers who enjoy variety and making a positive impact in the classroom

The Role:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Keep classrooms calm, focused, and engaging
• Follow school behaviour policies and routines
• Support pupils’ learning while covering staff absences
• Provide feedback to schools where required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Confident with classroom and behaviour management
• Flexible, reliable, and quick to adapt to new settings
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Recent experience working in UK schools

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive daily pay (£140–£200)
• Full-time, temporary work with consistent opportunities
• Support from a friendly, dedicated consultant
• Experience across a variety of schools
• Access to CPD, training, and safeguarding support

If you’re a passionate teacher looking for a flexible and rewarding full-time role, we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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