General Cover Teacher

Cover Teacher - Durham Secondary Schools

Flexible work available, £140 to £170 per day, ASAP start.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Cover Teachers for secondary schools across Durham. If you're a qualified teacher looking for flexible work without the commitment of a permanent contract, this could be the perfect opportunity.

You'll deliver pre prepared lessons across different schools when teachers are absent, manage classroom behaviour, and ensure students stay engaged with their learning. Whether you want full time consistent work or just a few days per week, we can match you with schools that suit your availability.

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering pre prepared lessons across various subjects at KS3 to KS5
• Managing classroom behaviour in different school settings
• Ensuring students complete the work set by their regular teacher
• Adapting quickly to different schools and their systems

You need:

• QTS
• Experience teaching in UK secondary schools
• Strong classroom management and behaviour skills
• Flexibility and confidence working in different environments
• Good communication skills
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Two professional references covering the last two years

What you get:

• £140 to £160 per day depending on experience
• Flexible work to fit your lifestyle (full time, part time, or ad hoc)
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Access to CPD courses and resources
• Dedicated consultant support
• Guaranteed work scheme (subject to availability)
• Opportunities for longer term placements

Contract: Flexible
Start: ASAP
Pay: £140 to £160 per day
Location: Durham secondary schools

If you're a qualified teacher looking for flexible cover work, send your CV or call 0191 223 5071.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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