Cover Teacher

Join a Network of Experienced Educators Supporting Primary Schools Across South East London

Are you an experienced Cover Teacher seeking flexible, fulfilling work without the pressure of planning or marking? Teaching Personnel is working closely with a range of primary schools across South East London—including Bromley, Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark and Bexley—to provide reliable and skilled cover when it's needed most.

This temporary role is ideal for confident Cover Teachers who are ready to step into classrooms and deliver engaging lessons already prepared by the school. You’ll be expected to manage classroom behaviour effectively and support pupils' learning, alongside carrying out additional duties appropriate to the role.

We’re looking for Cover Teachers who can adapt quickly to different settings, maintain a positive learning environment, and uphold school expectations.

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

• Immediate start with flexible, temporary assignments

• Opportunities in a variety of primary settings across South East London

• No planning or marking responsibilities

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements

• Access to free training and professional development

• Weekly pay through PAYE

If you're an experienced Cover Teacher or a qualified educator looking for a more flexible approach to primary teaching, we’d like to hear from you.

Teaching Assistants with HLTA status or equivalent experience will also be considered.

Apply today to join our trusted network of educators.

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.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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