Secondary General Cover Teacher, Leeds

  • Location: Leeds
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £160 - 200 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Secondary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

Are you a confident communicator with a passion for inspiring young people?
Do you thrive on variety and love the buzz of a busy secondary school?
If so — this could be the perfect role for you!


We’re looking for dynamic, positive, and adaptable Secondary General Cover Teachers to join our team and support schools across Leeds. No two days are ever the same — and that’s what makes it exciting.

What You’ll Do
As a Cover Teacher, you’re the hero who steps in when teachers are absent.
Your will…
Bring energy and structure to pre‑planned lessons
Keep students engaged, focused and motivated
Maintain a calm, positive classroom environment
Support pupils across KS3 & KS4 in a range of subjects
Build quick rapport with students and staff
Adapt confidently to different schools and routines


You’ll have everything you need — lesson plans, supportive staff, and a chance to shine in different school settings.

What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
✔ A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent)
✔ Confident in managing behaviour and leading a class
✔ Positive, proactive, and able to jump into new situations
✔ Flexible and happy to work across subjects
✔ Strong at communicating and building relationships
✔ Holding a valid DBS (or willing to obtain one)
ECTs and experienced teachers both welcome!

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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