Randstad Education • Bath, Somerset BA1 1LT

General Cover Teacher

About this role

General Cover Teacher | KS3 & KS4 | Flexible Secondary Teaching

Position

Daily & Short-Term Supply

Salary

£140 - £180 per day (Weekly Pay)

Contract

Flexible / Term-Time

Are you a Qualified Teacher looking to reclaim your evenings and weekends? Join our local partner schools as a General Cover Teacher and focus on what you love most: the students.

Teaching Without the Paperwork

We are seeking experienced practitioners and ECTs who want to maintain their classroom presence without the "take-home" burden of planning, marking, and data entry. As a General Cover Teacher, you provide the vital expertise that keeps local secondary schools running smoothly, delivering pre-set lessons across a variety of subjects.

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Total Work-Life Balance

Choose the days you work. No parent's evenings, no departmental meetings, and zero marking.

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Competitive Daily Rates

Earn £140 - £180 per day, paid every Friday via Randstad.

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Professional Networking

This is an excellent way to explore different school cultures without a long-term commitment.

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Immediate Impact

Walk into a classroom, lead the lesson, and leave at the final bell with a clean slate for the next day.

Your Role as a Classroom Expert

As a Supply Teacher, you are the professional face of the school in the absence of the permanent lead.

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High-Impact Delivery

Follow pre-set lesson plans across the National Curriculum, ensuring students remain engaged and productive.

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Behaviour Leadership

Utilise your classroom management expertise to maintain a calm, focused, and inclusive learning environment.

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Flexible Support

Provide 1

1 or small-group guidance to students who need extra assistance with the set work.

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Professional Handover

Leave concise notes for the returning teacher to ensure seamless continuity of learning.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this General Cover Teaching role, you must meet the following

  • Qualified

Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS

Mandatory for this position.

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Adaptability

The ability to step into any subject-from Humanities to Art-and deliver a high-quality session.

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Classroom Presence

Strong rapport-building skills and the confidence to manage 30+ students effectively.

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Compliance

A valid enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) and a total commitment to Safeguarding.

Apply Today

Ready to enjoy teaching again without the administrative stress?

How to Apply

  • Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV for our local school network.
  • Contact Robbie Day directly at robbie.day@randstad.co.uk for an informal check-in regarding the role and the department culture.