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Teacher with QTS

Teacher with QTS

📍 Newcastle upon Tyne
£180 per day
£180 - £220/day
Industry: Education
Posted: 21-09-2026
Company: TeacherActive
Type: Temporary
Reference: 225628793

Job Description:

Job Title: General Cover Teacher
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £180 - £220 per day

Are you a qualified teacher looking for a flexible General Cover Teacher role in a secondary school?

Are you confident delivering lessons across a range of subjects at Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4?

Do you have strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students in the absence of their usual class teacher?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne who are looking to appoint a General Cover Teacher. The school is looking for a confident and adaptable teacher who can provide consistent classroom support across a range of subjects.

The school is looking to take on a General Cover Teacher on a temporary basis, with the successful candidate delivering pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4. The General Cover Teacher can come from any subject specialism but must be confident managing different classes, maintaining positive behaviour and ensuring students remain engaged with their learning.

The successful General Cover Teacher will have:

• QTS 
• Experience teaching within a secondary school environment
• Confidence delivering lessons outside of your subject specialism
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• An adaptable and positive approach to teaching

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this General Cover Teacher position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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