General Cover Teacher
Smart Teachers is seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Secondary Supply Teachers to join our pool of high-quality secondary trained teachers working across a range of vibrant secondary schools in Greenwich. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified teachers looking for flexible work, or a better work–life balance
About the role
- Delivering engaging lessons across KS3–KS4 (subject specialisms welcomed but not essential)
- Following school policies, ensuring continuity of learning
- Managing behaviour effectively to support a positive learning environment
- Covering short-term or longer-term supply assignments depending on your availability
About the school
You will work in a selection of supportive and well-resourced mainstream secondary schools. Many of our partner schools offer repeat bookings and opportunities to build strong professional relationships.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of General Cover Teacher you will:
- QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
- Strong classroom management skills
- Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A flexible, professional approach to supply teaching
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- QTS
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] .
Recommended Jobs
Security Operations Lead EMEA (F/M/D)
Flowdesk's mission is to build a global financial institution for digital assets, one designed from the ground up for market integrity and efficiency. To achieve this in a rapidly evolving market,…
Payroll Assistant (Hybrid)
Oversee payroll delivery for employees in London and Dublin, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Act as a go-to expert for payroll processes and systems, providing guidance and troubleshooting when …
Data Engineer (Home-Based)
Job Overview Designs/develops software solutions requiring general domain knowledge and developing business experience. Analyzes user requirements/needs and makes decisions within limited param…
Business Studies Teacher - Boys’ School, Sutton
Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Full-time | Permanent Salary: Paid to Scale A high-achieving boys’ school in Sutton is seeking a skilled Business Studies Teacher to join their expan…
Managing Director within Education Recruitment - London
This is a position for a Managing Director for an education recruitment agency in London that has been firmly established for over 15 years The basic salary is up to £300,000 and will have an ad…
Relief Nursery Practitioner
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about working with children and eager to start your career in early childhood education? As an Early …
Art Technician - London
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Art Technician for a creative and inclusive secondary school in London . This is a full-time, permanent position starting in January 2026 . • Art Techni…
Corporate Tax Manager
Corporate Tax Manager London/flexible hybrid To £78,000 + Benefits Expanding Corporate Tax team is looking for an additional Manager to work alongside senior management and partners to provide…
Implementation QA Engineer
Implementation QA Engineer Quant Capital is urgently looking for an QA Engineer to join our high profile client. My Client is a well known global (yet not too corporate) financial software …
EMEA Programme Manager
Insight Enterprises is a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator helping organizations accelerate transformation by unlocking the power of people and technology. With a 35-year foundation in hardware and so…