training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
Position: Daily & Short-Term Supply
Salary: £140 - £180 per day (Weekly Pay)
Contract: Flexible / Term-Time
Are you a Qualified Teacher looking to reclaim your evenings and weekends? Join our local partner schools as a General Cover Teacher and focus on what you love most: the students.
Teaching Without the Paperwork
We are seeking experienced practitioners and ECTs who want to maintain their classroom presence without the "take-home" burden of planning, marking, and data entry. As a General Cover Teacher, you provide the vital expertise that keeps local secondary schools running smoothly, delivering pre-set lessons across a variety of subjects.
- Total Work-Life Balance: Choose the days you work. No parent's evenings, no departmental meetings, and zero marking.
- Competitive Daily Rates: Earn £140 - £180 per day, paid every Friday via Randstad.
- Professional Networking: This is an excellent way to explore different school cultures without a long-term commitment.
- Immediate Impact: Walk into a classroom, lead the lesson, and leave at the final bell with a clean slate for the next day.
Your Role as a Classroom Expert
As a Supply Teacher, you are the professional face of the school in the absence of the permanent lead.
- High-Impact Delivery: Follow pre-set lesson plans across the National Curriculum, ensuring students remain engaged and productive.
- Behaviour Leadership: Utilise your classroom management expertise to maintain a calm, focused, and inclusive learning environment.
- Flexible Support: Provide 1:1 or small-group guidance to students who need extra assistance with the set work.
- Professional Handover: Leave concise notes for the returning teacher to ensure seamless continuity of learning.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this General Cover Teaching role, you must meet the following:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS: Mandatory for this position.
- Adaptability: The ability to step into any subject-from Humanities to Art-and deliver a high-quality session.
- Classroom Presence: Strong rapport-building skills and the confidence to manage 30+ students effectively.
- Compliance: A valid enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) and a total commitment to Safeguarding.
Apply Today
Ready to enjoy teaching again without the administrative stress?
How to Apply:
- Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV for our local school network.
- Contact Robbie Day directly at robbie.day@randstad.co.uk for an informal check-in regarding the role and the department culture.
