Jump to main content
Search
shortlist register contact us menu

Secondary Cover Teacher

  1. Cover Supervisor
  2. Greenwich
Date posted : 10/09/25
  1. Flexible Working
£120 - 180 per day

Job description

Secondary Cover Teacher 

Location: Greenwich 

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Full Time - Flexible

Pay Rate: £120- £180 per day (depending on experience)

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking experienced and enthusiastic Cover Teacher to join our pool of trusted supply staff, working with secondary schools across the Greenwich area. Whether you're an experienced educator or an early-career teacher looking to build experience, we have flexible cover roles waiting for you in vibrant schools.

Key Requirements:

  • QTS or equivalent UK-recognised teaching qualification (Not mandatory)
  • Must have transferable teaching experience to work within secondary schools
  • Delivering pre-set work and leading classes in the absence of teachers
  • Managing behaviour and ensuring tasks are completed by pupils.
  • Up-to-date Prevent and Safeguarding training (certification required)
  • Strong classroom management and adaptability in different school environments
  • Enhanced DBS (Child Only) on the Update Service (or willingness to apply via Teaching Personnel at a discounted rate)
  • Working alongside senior teachers to improve attainment across a range of abilities.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible teaching opportunities across a variety of school settings
  • Potential for long-term placements or permanent positions
  • Access to a supportive, professional network of schools and educators
  • Opportunities for ongoing CPD and subject-specific training
  • A chance to inspire the next generation of scientists

If you’re a passionate fresh graduate or Early Career Teacher and looking to inspire students and enjoy the flexibility of supply teaching, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and cover letter, We look forward to your application!

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.

List #1

Related posts

Why science matters
Why science matters: Getting students excited about chemistry and beyond

Teaser

Education News

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD02YY

Summary

Science is one of the key pillars of education around the world, yet in the United Kingdom we are facing not only a shortage of scientifically-literate primary school teachers, but also a lack of dedi

Teaser

Science is one of the key pillars of education around the world, yet in the United Kingdom we are facing not only a shortage of scientifically-literate primary school teachers, but also a lack of dedi

Read more
Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

company logo
Search