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General Cover Teacher

United Kingdom, Paignton Employment contract 130.00 - 160.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted July 08, 2026

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Job Description

Randstad is seeking adaptable and dependable General Cover Supply Teachers for immediate starts across a variety of secondary schools throughout Torbay. This role is designed specifically for Qualified Teachers who want to focus purely on classroom delivery without the administrative burdens of permanent positions.

Job Responsibility

Deliver pre-planned lessons across various subjects to secondary school students (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4)
Maintain a positive, productive, and safe learning environment using the school's behaviour policy
Supervise students throughout the school day, ensuring tasks are completed
Leave detailed feedback for the permanent class teacher at the end of the day

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification
Strong classroom management skills with the ability to engage students quickly
Flexibility and a proactive attitude toward covering diverse subjects
A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one through Randstad)
Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

SEN experience
Key stage 5 experience
Sixth form experience
Knowledge of A-level specification
Knowledge of GCSE specification
SIMS experience
FMS experience
Teaching assistant experience

What we offer

No Planning or Preparation - all lesson plans and resources provided
No Marking or Assessment
Fixed Hours 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM with zero unpaid overtime, weekend work, or parent's evenings
Complete Flexibility to choose exactly which days you want to work
PAYE
Referral Bonus

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