General Cover Teacher (Croydon)

We are seeking a reliable General Cover Teacher to support a well-established secondary school in Croydon. Suitable for qualified or experienced teachers able to start just after 8:00am . Deliver pre-set lessons, maintain behaviour, and provide consistent classroom cover.

About the role

You will deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3–KS4, manage classroom behaviour, and ensure continuity of learning during staff absences. No planning or marking required. The role suits adaptable teachers who can start just after 8:00am and work confidently across subjects.

About the school

The school is a well-established secondary setting with clear behaviour systems, supportive leadership, and well-resourced departments. Staff are welcoming and organised, and the school values reliable, local teachers who can provide consistent, high-quality cover.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of General Cover Teacher (Croydon) you will:

• QTS
• DBS on the Update Service

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• QTS ( We pay via PAYE)

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Sam Tinker on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected] .