General Cover Teacher, Leeds

  • Location: Leeds
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £150 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Secondary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

Are you a confident and adaptable classroom teacher looking for flexibility, variety, and the chance to make a real impact? We are recruiting General Cover Supply Teachers to work across a diverse mix of secondary schools in Leeds.


Whether you’re an experienced teacher seeking a better work–life balance, an ECT wanting to build experience, or someone who enjoys the fast‑paced nature of cover teaching, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing
Delivering pre‑planned lessons across a variety of subjects (no subject specialism required).
Managing behaviour effectively using positive, consistent strategies.
Engaging pupils and maintaining a purposeful learning environment.
Quickly adapting to different school settings and classroom routines.
Providing short-term or full-day cover as needed across KS3 and KS4.
Supporting the smooth running of the school day by being reliable, professional, and proactive.

Who We’re Looking For
Essential:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or relevant teaching qualification.
Strong classroom management and confident communication skills.
A flexible, positive attitude and willingness to step into different roles.
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).
Desirable:
Experience teaching in UK secondary schools.
Comfortable covering a range of subjects from English to PE.
Ability to build rapport quickly with students and staff.

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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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