General Cover Teacher, Leeds

  • Location: Leeds
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £160 per day
  • Start date: To be confirmed
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Secondary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

Schools across Leeds are seeking reliable and confident General Cover Teachers to provide high‑quality classroom cover across a range of secondary subjects. This role is ideal for adaptable educators who can maintain strong routines, deliver pre‑planned lessons and support pupils in keeping learning on track.

The Role

  • Delivering pre‑prepared lessons across KS3 and KS4 in a variety of subjects
  • Maintaining positive behaviour and ensuring smooth classroom routines
  • Supporting pupils with their learning, answering questions and keeping them engaged
  • Managing transitions, settling classes and promoting a calm, focused environment
  • Following school policies and reporting any concerns to relevant staff
  • Providing consistency and reliability across the timetable

What You Need

  • Previous experience working in teaching
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills
  • Confidence delivering lessons outside your specialist subject
  • A flexible, proactive approach and ability to adapt quickly
  • QTS

A Role That Keeps Learning Moving

If you’re confident in the classroom and enjoy the variety of teaching across different subjects, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to support secondary learners across Leeds. Your adaptability and presence help maintain continuity and ensure pupils stay on track.

If this flexible role is for you, apply now!

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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