Primary Cover Teacher
Job description
Experienced Cover Teachers Needed – South East London (Primary)
Immediate Start | Temporary Role | No Planning or Marking Required
Are you an experienced Cover Teacher looking for flexible, local work in primary schools across South East London? Teaching Personnel is working in close partnership with a number of schools in Bromley, Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark and Bexley, supporting the need for high-quality classroom cover.
This role is ideal for experienced Cover Teachers who are confident delivering engaging lessons from pre-set plans, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and ensuring the smooth running of the school day. While no planning or marking is required, you may be asked to carry out duties appropriate to the role, such as supervising teaching assistants or supporting during break and lunch times.
We are seeking candidates who are adaptable, reliable, and committed to supporting children’s learning in the absence of the usual class teacher.
What we offer:
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Access to a range of primary schools across South East London
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Immediate, flexible work to suit your availability
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No planning or marking responsibilities
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Dedicated consultant support from Teaching Personnel
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Competitive daily pay rates
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Opportunities to work alongside experienced Teaching Assistants
This is a temporary position, starting immediately. All applicants must have recent classroom experience and be able to manage behaviour effectively in a primary setting.
To apply, please get in touch with Teaching Personnel today.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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