General Cover Teacher

Qualified Secondary Supply Teacher (QTS) - Flexible Day-to-Day - Swindon

Are you a qualified teacher looking for a better work-life balance? Enjoy classroom teaching without the burden of marking, planning, or parent evenings? We are seeking reliable, adaptable, and engaging General Cover Teachers to join our secondary schools across Swindon on a flexible, day-to-day basis.

What we offer

• Zero Planning or Marking: Walk in at 8:30 AM, teach, and leave at 3:30 PM with your evening completely free.
• Competitive Daily Rates: Earn between £130 - £160 per day, paid weekly.
• Flexibility: Choose the days you work-ideal for part-time preferences, returning teachers, or those balancing other commitments.
• Variety: Experience different secondary school environments across the Swindon area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across various secondary subjects in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Maintain a positive, productive learning environment and manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Ensure student safety and support during lesson times, keeping them focused and on task.
• Leave detailed feedback for returning subject teachers at the end of the school day.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent secondary teaching qualification is essential.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt quickly to new school environments.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).
• Must possess the legal right to work in the UK.

Company Description

Randstad Education is committed to supporting educators in finding rewarding roles that fit their lifestyle. We partner with a wide network of secondary schools in Swindon to provide high-quality supply cover, helping schools maintain consistency while offering teachers the flexibility they deserve.

To Apply

If you are ready for a rewarding secondary teaching role with maximum flexibility and no take-home workload, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV to [email removed] or contact Hannah Joyner on [phone removed].

experience

Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,ability to communicate with parents,ability to work well under pressure,able to inspire,be a role model,building rapport with children,career driven,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,excellent time management,FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,good sense of humour,high expectations,keen to contribute to the life of the school,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of A-level specification,knowledge of curriculum,knowledge of GCSE specification,knowledge of subject,motivated,partake in extra curricular activities,passion for education,SEN experience,set clear objectives,SIMS experience,sixth form experience,teaching assistant experience,team player,work well autonomously,years 7-11 experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),PGCE,PGCE,QTLS,QTS,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school