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Secondary English Teacher: Supply and General Cover
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Job Type: Part-Time / Full-Time, Temporary, Supply
Salary: Competitive Daily Rate (Dependent on Experience / Scale)
Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday (Term-time only)
Recruiter: Randstad Education
Are you a qualified Secondary English Teacher looking for flexible supply teaching roles in Plymouth? Do you want to balance your passion for English Literature and Language with a rewarding schedule that offers a genuine work-life balance?
Randstad Education is actively recruiting an adaptable, enthusiastic English Specialist to support secondary schools across Plymouth and the surrounding areas. This role offers the perfect blend of subject-specialist delivery and general cover teaching, allowing you to work strict school hours (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM) with absolutely no evening planning or marking.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, pre-planned English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4).
- Provide flexible general cover across alternative secondary school subjects, maintaining excellent classroom management and engagement.
- Foster a positive, safe, and productive learning environment in line with individual school behaviour policies.
- Leave clear, constructive handover notes for the returning classroom teacher.
Requirements And Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or an equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification (ECTs/NQTs are highly encouraged).
- A strong subject knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for secondary English.
- Excellent adaptability, strong communication skills, and a confident approach to general cover teaching.
- Must be based in or able to reliably commute to Plymouth.
- A valid Enhanced DBS clearance on the Update Service (or willingness to process a new one through Randstad).
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Benefits Of Supply Teaching With Randstad
- Ultimate Flexibility: Choose when and where you work to perfectly fit your lifestyle, travel plans, or childcare commitments.
- Work-Life Balance: Leave work at 3:30 PM - enjoy your evenings and weekends with zero take-home paperwork.
- Local Variety: Build relationships and gain invaluable experience across a diverse range of secondary schools in Plymouth.
- Dedicated Support: Benefit from a dedicated Randstad consultant to guide you through your registration and placement process.
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