Secondary General Cover Teacher-

Job title: General Cover Teacher

Location: South Shields

Start date: June 2026

Contract: Flexible (minimum two days per week)

Salary: £140-£160 a day (dependent on experience)

Are you looking for work from June 2026?

Are you looking for flexibility without compromising on pay?

If you’re a Secondary Teacher, and looking for your next role, Teaching Personnel can offer the flexibility, variety and work-life balance you’ve been looking for!

This role offers the chance to work across a variety of schools in South Shields, gaining valuable classroom experience and exploring different school settings.

Why Join Supply after a Long-Term Role:

• Regain control of your schedule
• Maintain consistent income while exploring new opportunities
• Create space to consider your next permanent move

The Role:

• Creating an engaging and passionate classroom environment
• Delivering consistent pre-planned lessons to students ranging from KS3-KS4
• Manage classroom behaviour and student dynamics

Expectations:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Previous experience within a classroom
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to teach an array of different subjects, such as Maths and English

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible working hours
• Various schools within our network
• Professional support offered
• Competitive daily rate

If you’re ready to secure teaching work from June 2026, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of the Teaching Personnel team!

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.
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