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Cover Teacher

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 95 - 200 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Dartford, London, South East

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Cover Teacher

Secondary Schools (KS3 & KS4)
Dartford
 Full-Time or Part-Time
September 2026 Starts
 Weekly Pay

Are you looking for flexible work in education that fits around your lifestyle?

We are currently recruiting Cover Teachers to work across a range of welcoming and supportive secondary schools in Dartford. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, or day-to-day supply work, we have opportunities to suit your availability.

This is an excellent opportunity for retired teachers, aspiring teachers, graduates with a Bachelor's degree, or individuals with specialist subject knowledge who are considering a career in education. Cover teaching is a fantastic way to gain valuable classroom experience while enjoying the flexibility to choose when and where you work.

As a Cover Teacher, you will supervise pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects, ensuring students remain engaged and on task while maintaining a positive learning environment.

The Role

As a Cover Teacher, you will:

Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of the classroom teacher.

Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.

Encourage students to remain engaged with their learning.

Support pupils of varying abilities and learning needs.

Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Build positive relationships with students and school staff.

Gain experience across a variety of schools and subject areas.

Choose assignments that suit your availability and preferred locations.

The Schools

We work with a large network of successful secondary schools across Dartford, offering regular supply opportunities throughout the academic year.

Our partner schools offer:

Friendly and supportive leadership teams.

Excellent behaviour management policies.

Well-resourced classrooms.

Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

Flexible placements to suit your availability.

Welcoming environments where supply staff are valued.

Whether you are looking for regular work in one school or prefer the variety of working across different schools, we have opportunities to match your preferences.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

A Bachelor's Degree (BA, BSc or equivalent).

A passion for working with young people.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong classroom presence and behaviour management skills.

The confidence to supervise classes independently.

A flexible and professional approach to work.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Previous classroom experience is beneficial but not essential. Applications are welcomed from:

Aspiring Teachers

Graduates

Retired Teachers

Cover Supervisors

Tutors

Individuals with specialist subject knowledge

Those considering teacher training

In Return, We Offer:

Weekly pay.

Flexible full-time and part-time work.

Day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments.

Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience.

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

Access to a wide range of secondary schools.

Opportunities to secure permanent teaching positions.

A role that works around your lifestyle and commitments.

Whether you are an experienced educator looking for greater flexibility, a retired teacher wishing to stay in the classroom, or a graduate hoping to gain school experience before teacher training, this is an excellent opportunity to begin or continue your career in education.

If you are interested in this Cover Teacher position, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients

Before You Apply

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Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

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