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General Cover Supply Teacher

  • Posted: 15-10-2025
  • Category: Secondary Teachers
  • Location: Wolverhampton
  • Type: Full-time / Temporary
  • Salary: £140 - £180 per day
General Cover Supply Teacher
Smile Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Staffordshire to recruit a General Cover Supply Teacher. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school known for its strong community values, student-centred approach, and commitment to staff development.
Responsibilities of the General Cover Supply Teacher Role:
  • Deliver pre-set lessons across a range of subjects at Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 experience is a bonus)
  • Ensure continuity of learning in the absence of the regular class teacher
  • Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies
  • Provide feedback on student progress to relevant teaching staff
  • Uphold all safeguarding and school policies consistently
This General Cover Teacher position is ideal for someone who is flexible, reliable, and passionate about education, and who enjoys working in a dynamic school environment.
To apply for this General Cover Supply Teacher role, you will need:
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching experience in UK secondary schools
  • Confidence delivering lessons across a variety of subjects
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
  • Adaptability and a proactive approach to supporting learning
Benefits of this General Cover Supply Teacher Role:
  • Daily rate of £140-180
  • PAYE and Umbrella payment options
  • Holiday pay of 12.07%
  • Referral scheme up to £200
  • Dedicated consultant working within your area
 
Are you the dedicated Teacher we are looking for? If so, please email tom@smile-education.co.uk or call 07955 400719 for more information.
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will required to undergo compliance checks, including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualification checks.

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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