Unqualified Teachers & Cover Supervisors

Position: Unqualified Teachers & Cover Supervisors  | £120-£140/day
Flexible daily supply work across London | Choose when you work

Principal Education is looking for passionate, enthusiastic and reliable individuals to work as Unqualified Teachers and Cover Supervisors in secondary schools across London.

These are flexible, daily supply roles, giving you the freedom to choose when you’re available to work, with opportunities for ongoing roles also available.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll take responsibility for a classroom in the absence of the regular teacher, delivering pre-prepared lessons and maintaining a safe, positive and productive learning environment.

You won’t be expected to plan or teach lessons, but you will play an important role in supporting pupils with their learning, engagement and behaviour.

What You MUST demonstrate

Right to work in the UK
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Ability to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Flexibility, adaptability and confidence to think on your feet
A calm and professional approach under pressure
An enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new application
Overseas police clearance if you have lived abroad for 6+ months within the last 5 years
Based in London or within a commutable distance

Pay & Benefits

£120–£140 per day for flexible daily cover, depending on experience
Higher pay rates available for ongoing roles, aligned with the unqualified teacher pay scale (

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