At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging English lessons and provide general cover across various subjects.
- Company: Join Randstad Education, a supportive team in Okehampton and surrounding areas.
- Benefits: Earn GBP130-GBP160 per day, with weekly pay and free training opportunities.
- Other info: Perfect for Early Career Teachers looking to gain diverse experience.
- Why this job: Kickstart your teaching career with flexible supply roles or stable long-term positions.
- Qualifications: Must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and strong classroom management skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Okehampton and surrounding areas (including Hatherleigh, Holsworthy, Tavistock : EX20 and PL20 Postcodes)
Salary: GBP130 - GBP160 per day for day-to-day supply (Paid to scale for long-term placements including planning/marking)
Contract Type: Day-to-Day Supply, Short-Term, and Long-Term contracts available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 (Term Time Only)
Start Date: September 2026 (New Academic Term)
Key Requirements
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) Essential; ECTs (Early Career Teachers) Welcomed
Are you looking to secure your next teaching role ahead of the September 2026 autumn term? Do you want the flexibility of day-to-day supply or are you seeking a stable long-term English teaching role in and around Okehampton?
Randstad Education is recruiting enthusiastic and adaptable English Teachers who are happy to deliver high-impact English lessons alongside General Cover across secondary schools in Okehampton, West Devon, and the surrounding rural communities.
Why This Role Beats the Rest
- Premium Daily Rates: Earn competitive rates of GBP130 - GBP160 per day for day-to-day and short-term assignments.
- Paid to Scale: For all long-term placements, we strictly pay to your MPS/UPS scale point to fully reward your time spent on planning, preparation, and marking.
- Perfect September Start: Secure your position now and walk into the new school term in September 2026 with confidence.
- ECT Support: If you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT), this is the perfect opportunity to build your confidence, experience different school environments in West Devon, and find the right fit for your induction.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering engaging English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4).
- Providing high-quality general cover across other subject areas when required, ensuring students remain on task and focused.
- Managing classroom behaviour effectively in line with individual school policies.
- For long-term roles: actively planning, preparing resources, assessing pupil work, and participating in departmental progress meetings.
Candidate Requirements (Essential Criteria)
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (QTLS with SET membership).
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt quickly to different school cultures.
- An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or the willingness for a new one through Randstad).
- A professional, reliable, and proactive approach to supporting student learning.
Benefits of Joining Randstad Education Devon
- Weekly Pay: Prompt weekly payments processed via PAYE.
- Dedicated Local Consultant: Support from a local specialist who understands the schools in Okehampton and rural Devon inside out.
- Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Earn GBP300 in shopping vouchers for every teacher you recommend to us.
- Free Training: Access to our suite of continuous professional development (CPD) courses.
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