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General Cover Teacher

United Kingdom, Plymouth 130.00 - 160.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted July 10, 2026
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Supply Teacher - Plymouth Position: General Cover Teacher (Secondary Schools) Location: Plymouth, Devon Salary: £130 - £160 per day Contract Type: Supply / Flexible / Temporary Benefits: No planning, no marking, no preparation required Are you looking for supply teaching jobs in Plymouth that offer a genuine work-life balance? We are actively recruiting a Secondary Cover Teacher for flexible supply work across a variety of reputable secondary schools in the Plymouth area. This role is perfect for qualified teachers (QTS), ECTs, or experienced cover supervisors looking for competitive daily pay without the stress of take-home workload. Why Choose This Plymouth Cover Teacher Role? Zero Planning & Preparation: Step into the classroom, deliver pre-set work, and leave at the end of the school day. Your weekends are yours again. Competitive Daily Pay: Earn between £130 and £160 per day, depending on your teaching experience. Ultimate Flexibility: Choose the days you want to work. We accommodate both full-time weekly schedules and part-time day-to-day cover.

Job Responsibility

  • Deliver pre-planned lessons across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4) classrooms
  • Maintain a positive learning environment and manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
  • Ensure all secondary students remain on-task and engaged with the provided materials
  • Provide brief handover notes for the returning classroom teacher

Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
  • Strong classroom management and adaptability
  • A valid Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
  • Right to work in the UK

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

  • No planning
  • no marking
  • no preparation required
  • Zero Planning & Preparation
  • Competitive Daily Pay
  • Ultimate Flexibility
  • Referral Bonus
  • PAYE
  • training and education
  • Safeguarding & Prevent
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