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General Cover Teacher

Castle Cary, United KingdomTemporaryMid · 2-5 years₹11,700 – ₹14,400/yr · est.Substitute Teacher

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  • classroom management
  • teaching
  • qts
  • qtls

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What you'll do

  • Classroom Delivery: Manage classroom behaviour and ensure students stay on task across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
  • Zero Planning & Marking: All lesson resources and instructions are provided for you in advance, allowing you to focus entirely on teaching.
  • Subject Variety: Cover a range of subjects throughout the week in a close-knit, supportive school environment.
  • Adaptability: Maintain a positive learning environment while transitioning between different subject areas as required.

What they're looking for

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS is essential.
  • Strong classroom management and adaptability across different subject areas.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
  • Right to work in the UK.

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General Cover Teacher (QTS) - Day-to-Day Supply - Castle Cary

Are you a qualified secondary teacher looking for total flexibility without taking work home? We are seeking reliable, dynamic General Cover Teachers to support a friendly, small secondary school in Castle Cary. This is a purely day-to-day role, giving you full control over your work-life balance-simply turn up, teach pre-planned lessons, and leave at the end of the school day.

Responsibilities
  • Classroom Delivery: Manage classroom behaviour and ensure students stay on task across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
  • Zero Planning & Marking: All lesson resources and instructions are provided for you in advance, allowing you to focus entirely on teaching.
  • Subject Variety: Cover a range of subjects throughout the week in a close-knit, supportive school environment.
  • Adaptability: Maintain a positive learning environment while transitioning between different subject areas as required.
Qualifications
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS is essential.
  • Strong classroom management and adaptability across different subject areas.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
  • Right to work in the UK.
What we offer
  • Flexibility: Choose to work as many or as few days per week as fits your availability.
  • Competitive Pay: £130 - £160 per day, paid weekly via PAYE.
  • Work-Life Balance: A role with zero planning or marking responsibilities.
  • Convenient Location: Based in Castle Cary, easily accessible by car or train via Castle Cary station.
  • Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (with options for extended cover until 4:30 pm if required).
To Apply:

If you are ready to take the next step and enjoy the flexibility of supply teaching, please apply today by sending your CV to hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk or call 01293 527416.


experience

Teaching


skills

121 teaching experience,ability to communicate with parents,ability to work well under pressure,able to inspire,be a role model,building rapport with children,career driven,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,excellent time management,FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,good sense of humour,high expectations,keen to contribute to the life of the school,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of A-level specification,knowledge of curriculum,knowledge of GCSE specification,knowledge of subject,motivated,partake in extra curricular activities,passion for education,SEN experience,set clear objectives,SIMS experience,sixth form experience,teaching assistant experience,team player,work well autonomously,years 7-11 experience


qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),PGCE,PGCE,QTLS,QTS,Schools direct,SCITT


education

high school

Company

Randstad
Castle Cary, United Kingdom

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Sourced from Randstad's careers site·first seen 22 Sept 2026·last verified 22 Sept 2026·How we source jobs

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