training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
Secondary Cover Teacher (General Cover)
Location: Holsworthy and surrounding areas
Salary: £100 - £165 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Supply
Are you a qualified teacher or an experienced cover supervisor looking for flexible work that fits around your life? We are looking for adaptable, enthusiastic Secondary Cover Teachers to support a variety of fantastic secondary schools in Holsworthy and the surrounding local areas.
If you love teaching but want to leave the planning, marking, and data tracking behind, day-to-day supply cover is the perfect way to make an impact without the take-home stress.
What You'll Be DoingAs a General Cover Teacher, no two days are the exact same. You will be stepping into different classrooms to deliver pre-set work, keep students engaged, and ensure lessons run smoothly.
- Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects (no planning required!).
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively, creating a positive and focused learning environment.
- Follow school policies and safeguard students in line with each school's individual guidelines.
- Leave brief handover notes for the returning class teacher at the end of the day.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/ECT) is highly preferred, but we also welcome applications from highly experienced Cover Supervisors or Instructors.
- Strong classroom management skills and a calm, confident presence.
- Flexibility and the ability to hit the ground running in a new school environment.
- Reliable transport or a willingness to travel around Holsworthy and neighbouring towns.
- An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).
- Ultimate Flexibility: Choose exactly when and where you want to work-perfect for balancing family, travel, or other projects.
- Zero Workload Outside of School Hours: Arrive at 8:30 AM, leave at 3:30 PM. No marking, no parent's evenings, and no lesson planning.
- Competitive Pay: £100 to £165 per day, paid weekly.
- Experience Different Schools: A brilliant opportunity to build relationships with local schools in North Devon and Cornwall borders.
If you are ready to enjoy a rewarding teaching role with a genuine work-life balance, we would love to hear from you.
- Email: Send your CV to hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk
- Call: Get in touch with Hannah directly on 01293 527416 for an informal chat about local opportunities.
