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Versatile Educators Wanted – General Cover Teacher Opportunity in Middlesbrough!

Job title: General Cover Teacher
Location: Middlesbrough 
Pay Rate: £150 - £220 per day (Dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Daily Supply, Long-Term

Do you possess the resilience and adaptability to support a variety of subjects across secondary education?

GSL Education are currently seeking an enthusiastic and reliable General Cover Teacher to join our partner schools in Middlesbrough from September 2025. This role is ideal for qualified teachers, ECTs, or experienced educators looking to gain experience across multiple curriculum areas.

About the Role / Role Overview

As a General Cover Teacher, you will be expected to step into a wide range of classroom environments, delivering pre-set lessons and maintaining high standards of behaviour and learning in the absence of subject teachers. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the continuity of education and consistency for learners across different Key Stages.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and deliver lessons across a range of subjects following provided lesson plans.
Manage classroom behaviour following school policies.
Ensure students remain engaged, supported and on task during cover sessions.
Report back on student progress and classroom dynamics to heads of department.
Establish a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
Liaise with school staff to support pupils’ learning where needed.
What We’re Looking For:

A recognised teaching qualification (QTS) is highly desirable.
Experience covering a variety of subjects across all Key Stages in a school setting.
Ability to quickly adapt to new settings and confidently manage different classroom scenarios.
A calm, professional, and flexible approach to teaching.
Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one via GSL Education).
Why Choose GSL?

Competitive daily rates reflecting experience and responsibilities.
Exposure to diverse schools and classroom environments.
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants.
Opportunities for long-term daily supply placements and contracts.
If you’re ready to embrace a dynamic teaching environment and bring flexibility and enthusiasm to every classroom, apply now to become a General Cover Teacher in Middlesbrough with GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK. 

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Saif at (url removed) for more information.

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