General Cover Teacher Job at Randstad (Bury St Edmunds)

General Cover Teacher

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Bury St Edmunds

Category:
Education

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Job Description:

We are seeking adaptable and confident Qualified Teachers (QTS) or experienced Cover Supervisors for general cover roles across our partner Secondary Schools. This is the ultimate role for educators who love the variety of teaching without the heavy burden of planning, marking, and data tracking. Whether you're a Science specialist happy to cover Drama, or an English expert ready to lead a PE theory session, your mission is to ensure that no learning time is lost.

Job Responsibility:

Adaptive Delivery: Follow the set lesson plans provided by the regular teacher, ensuring students understand the tasks and remain on track with their learning objectives
Instant Rapport: Walk into a new classroom and quickly establish a positive, respectful atmosphere using strong presence and professional authority
Positive Climate Control: Implement the school's behaviour policy consistently, ensuring a calm and productive environment where all students feel safe to work
Subject Versatility: Show confidence across the curriculum
while you aren't expected to be an expert in every subject, you'll use your teaching skills to facilitate learning in everything from Maths to Art
Supportive Presence: Assist students with their work, answering questions and providing the encouragement they need to complete their set tasks
Feedback Loop: Leave clear, concise notes for the returning teacher regarding student progress, behaviour, and any work completed

Requirements:

QTS is preferred, but we also welcome highly experienced Cover Supervisors with a proven track record in UK secondary schools
Resilience & Energy
Classroom Management Mastery
Reliability
Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one urgently through Randstad)

Nice to have:

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

What we offer:

Competitive PAYE Rates: £130 - £150 per day
Total Flexibility: Use our Sirenum App to manage your own schedule-work the days that suit your lifestyle
Variety & Networking: Experience different school cultures across Cambridge and Suffolk, helping you find your 'perfect fit' for future long-term roles
Certified Training: Access free CPD in Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, and Special Educational Needs
Personalised Advocacy: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who will keep your diary as full as you want it to be
Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified teacher you refer to our supply team

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 10, 2026

Expiration:
May 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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