Unqualified Teachers needed to work in secondary schools across London

Principal Education is looking for passionate and enthusiastic individuals to work as unqualified teachers and cover supervisors in secondary schools across London. These are flexible, daily supply roles – you choose when you’re available.

The role :

As a cover supervisor, you’ll manage a classroom in the absence of the teacher, delivering pre-prepared lessons and ensuring a safe, positive learning environment. You won’t be expected to plan or teach lessons, but you’ll play a key role in supporting pupils’ learning 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
• Calmness under pressure
• An enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Overseas police clearance if you’ve lived abroad for 6+ months in the last 5 years
• Based in London or within a commutable distance

Pay and benefits:

• £110–£140 per day for flexible daily cover, depending on experience
• Higher pay rates for ongoing roles, aligned with the unqualified teacher pay scale (see guidance here)

Apply now:

To discuss this opportunity or your suitability, contact Ahmed Alfaghi at temp2@principal-education.co.uk or call 0203 916 5126. To speed things along, you can get set-up on our bespoke App by clicking this link – APP – It only takes 60 seconds!

Submitting an updated CV with your expression of interest will strengthen your application.