General Cover Teacher

Job Title: General Cover Teacher
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Start Date: January 2025
Contract: Flexible (You choose when you work!)

Salary: £130–£160 per day

Are you a passionate Secondary Teacher looking for flexible, rewarding work across Newcastle upon Tyne? Whether you’re seeking a better work–life balance, experience in a wider variety of schools, or simply a role that fits around your lifestyle—Teaching Personnel has the perfect opportunity for you.

We are expanding our network of talented educators and are looking for an enthusiastic Secondary Supply Teacher to support our partner schools. This role offers the chance to work in diverse classroom settings, build your experience, and receive ongoing professional development—all while maintaining full control over your schedule.

What You’ll Be Doing

Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across KS3–KS5

Create a positive, inspiring, and inclusive learning environment

Build rapport with students and maintain strong behaviour standards

Bring your enthusiasm, reliability, and professionalism to each placement

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Previous classroom experience

Confident communication and strong classroom management skills

A flexible, proactive approach to teaching

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Total flexibility – choose when and where you work

Variety of placements in supportive and well-established secondary schools

Fantastic daily pay that reflects your skills and experience

Ongoing CPD opportunities to support your professional growth

Dedicated consultant support to help you every step of the way

If you’re ready to take control of your teaching career—whether you want full-time flexibility or the occasional day of cover—we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Apply today and start your journey with Teaching Personnel!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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