Secondary Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking flexible Supply Teachers and Cover Supervisors for secondary schools in Basildon. This role allows you to choose your working hours and schools, providing a healthy work-life balance. Responsibilities include delivering lessons and maintaining an engaging classroom environment. Competitive daily rates and the opportunity for full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc roles are on offer, along with a supportive network. All candidates must possess relevant qualifications and undergo a DBS check.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Flexible working options

Supportive network of education professionals

Qualifications

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Experience in classroom management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons or supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintain a positive and focused classroom environment.
• Follow school policies and ensure students are engaged and learning.

Skills

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

Flexible Work | Competitive Pay | Great Work-Life Balance

Are you looking for a rewarding role in education without the extra workload? Whether you’re an experienced teacher, an aspiring educator, or a graduate exploring a career in schools — we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re seeking flexible and reliable Supply Teachers and Cover Supervisors to work across a range of Secondary Schools in the local area. This role offers the freedom to choose when and where you work — no planning, no marking, and no after-hours commitments. Simply teach, inspire, and leave at the end of the day with no baggage!

What’s on offer:

• ✅ Competitive daily rates
• ✅ Flexible working — full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc days - as well as the opportunity to do Maternity cover / Contracts / Permanent if you find the perfect school for you
• ✅ Variety — work in different schools and settings
• ✅ A supportive network of education professionals
• ✅ Perfect for qualified teachers, experienced instructors, graduates, and those exploring a future in teaching

Your role:

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons or supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Maintain a positive and focused classroom environment
• Follow school policies and ensure students are engaged and learning

If you’re adaptable, enthusiastic, and ready to make a difference — we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to join our team of dedicated supply professionals and take control of your working life.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.