General Cover

Job Description

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Secondary School General Cover Teacher – South West London

Flexible Work | Day-to-Day & Long-Term Opportunities | Immediate Start Available

We are working closely with a number of secondary schools across South West London who are looking to appoint reliable and confident General Cover Teachers to provide classroom supervision and support across a range of subjects.

This role is ideal for qualified teachers, ECTs, or experienced cover staff seeking flexible work or longer-term opportunities within secondary education.

Role Details

• Position: General Cover Teacher (Secondary)
• Location: South West London (including Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, Kingston and surrounding areas)
• Working Pattern: Flexible – day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover available
• Start Date: ASAP
• Type: Full-time or part-time options available

Responsibilities

As a General Cover Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre-set lesson plans across a variety of subjects
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Ensuring a positive and productive learning environment
• Supporting students across KS3 & KS4 (KS5 experience desirable but not essential)
• Taking attendance and following safeguarding procedures
• Providing feedback to departments where required

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working in a secondary school setting
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), ECTs or experienced cover supervisors welcomed
• Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills
• Confident engaging with students across KS3–KS4
• Professional, reliable and adaptable
• Ability to commute to schools across South West London

Why Apply?

• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Opportunities across multiple supportive secondary schools
• Ideal for gaining experience or maintaining work-life balance
• Long-term placements available for suitable candidates

How to Apply

If you are interested in General Cover work in secondary schools across South West London, please apply with your up-to-date CV. Early applications are encouraged as schools are booking cover on a daily basis.

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