General Cover New

Flexible Work | Day‑to‑Day & Long‑Term Opportunities | Immediate Start Available

We are working closely with a number of secondary schools across South West London who are looking to appoint reliable and confident General Cover Teachers to provide classroom supervision and support across a range of subjects.

This role is ideal for qualified teachers, ECTs, or experienced cover staff seeking flexible work or longer‑term opportunities within secondary education.

• Position: General Cover Teacher (Secondary)
• Location: South West London (including Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, Kingston and surrounding areas)
• Working Pattern: Flexible – day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term cover available
• Start Date: ASAP
• Type: Full‑time or part‑time options available

As a General Cover Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre‑set lesson plans across a variety of subjects
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Ensuring a positive and productive learning environment
• Supporting students across KS3 & KS4 (KS5 experience desirable but not essential)
• Taking attendance and following safeguarding procedures
• Providing feedback to departments where required

• Experience working in a secondary school setting
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), ECTs or experienced cover supervisors welcomed
• Strong classroom and behaviour‑management skills
• Confident engaging with students across KS3–KS4
• Professional, reliable and adaptable
• Ability to commute to schools across South West London

• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Opportunities across multiple supportive secondary schools
• Ideal for gaining experience or maintaining work‑life balance
• Long‑term placements available for suitable candidates

If you are interested in General Cover work in secondary schools across South West London, please apply with your up‑to‑date CV. Early applications are encouraged as schools are booking cover on a daily basis.