General Cover Teacher

General Cover Teacher - Penzance & West Cornwall (No Planning/Marking)

Are you a Qualified Teacher in the Penzance area looking for a better work-life balance? We are seeking adaptable and enthusiastic General Cover Teachers to support local schools across Penzance and the surrounding secondary and primary settings. Enjoy teaching without the take-home work!

This role is ideal for teachers who want to focus purely on classroom delivery and student engagement-with zero planning, marking, or lesson preparation required. You simply step into the classroom, lead the lesson using pre-set plans, and finish your day at 3:30 PM.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons effectively across various subjects and year groups.
• Maintain a positive, productive classroom environment and manage behaviour according to school policies.
• Support student learning, safety, and well-being throughout the day.
• Leave clear, concise feedback notes for the regular class teacher before leaving.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Excellent classroom management and the ability to adapt quickly to different school environments.
• Ability to travel to schools in and around Penzance.
• DBS: An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is highly desirable. If you do not currently have one on the Update Service, you must be willing to complete a new check through us.

What we offer:

• Competitive Daily Rate: £130 - £160 per day (based on experience).
• True Work-Life Balance: Finish at 3:30 PM with zero evening marking or weekend prep.
• Local Impact: Support secondary and primary schools across the Penzance community.
• Contract Type: Day to day

Company Description:

Randstad Education is committed to supporting educators in finding fulfilling roles that respect their time and expertise. By connecting talented teachers with schools in West Cornwall, we help ensure students receive quality instruction while providing our staff with a flexible, low-stress working environment.

To Apply:

Are you ready to take the next step in your teaching career? Seize this opportunity to make an impact in Penzance without the administrative burden. Please submit your CV to [email removed] or contact our recruitment team on [phone removed] to discuss current openings in your area.

experience

Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,ability to communicate with parents,ability to work well under pressure,able to inspire,be a role model,building rapport with children,career driven,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,excellent time management,FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,good sense of humour,high expectations,keen to contribute to the life of the school,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of A-level specification,knowledge of curriculum,knowledge of GCSE specification,knowledge of subject,motivated,partake in extra curricular activities,passion for education,SEN experience,set clear objectives,SIMS experience,sixth form experience,teaching assistant experience,team player,work well autonomously,years 7-11 experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),PGCE,PGCE,PGDE (Scotland),QTLS,QTS,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school,college,university