Temporary Cover Teacher

Job Opportunity: Temporary Cover Teacher – North London

We’re currently seeking a dedicated and flexible Cover Teacher to join one of our partner schools in North London on a temporary basis.

Role Details:

• Position: Temporary Cover Teacher
• Location: North London
• Start Date: Immediate / September 2025
• Contract: Short-term/ongoing cover (with potential for extension)
• Pay: Competitive daily rate, paid weekly (£160+ per day)

About the Role:
As a Cover Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects, ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of the regular class teacher. You’ll need to be adaptable, confident in classroom management, and able to engage learners of different abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver set lesson plans to classes across KS3 and KS4 (and KS5 where required)
• Maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment
• Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies
• Support pupils’ learning and well-being during cover lessons

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching experience in the UK
• Strong classroom management skills
• Flexibility to work across different subjects and year groups
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to a wide network of schools across London
• Flexible work to suit your availability

If you’re a passionate educator looking for flexible teaching opportunities in North London, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now or get in touch for more details.

To apply for this Temporary Cover Teacher, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Temporary Cover Teacher role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Temporary Cover Teacher, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Temporary Cover Teacher candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.  This Temporary Cover Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Temporary Cover Teacher opportunity by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Temporary Cover Teacher role within 48 hours.

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Temporary Cover Teacher - North London - £160+ per day | Flexible bookings

Temporary Cover Teacher