Secondary Supply Teacher – General Cover – Flexible Ad-Hoc Work | Vision for Education

Secondary Supply Teacher | General Cover | Ad-Hoc & Flexible Teaching

Are you a Secondary Teacher looking for flexible work to fit around other commitments? Are you a Secondary Supply Teacher or General Cover Teacher seeking ad-hoc teaching opportunities, part-time work, or a gradual move towards semi-retirement? Vision for Education is recruiting reliable Secondary Supply Teachers to support secondary schools with short-term and day-to-day cover across the local area.

This role is ideal for qualified secondary teachers who want flexibility, control over their working days, and continued classroom experience without the demands of a permanent teaching contract.

About the School and the Role

We work exclusively with secondary schools across the local authority area, supporting them with experienced General Cover Teachers to ensure continuity of learning during staff absence.

The secondary schools we support offer:

• Clear lesson plans or pre-set work to deliver

• Guidance on safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies

• Supportive departments and professional staff teams

• A structured environment where secondary supply teachers feel welcomed and supported

As a Secondary General Cover Teacher, you will supervise classes, deliver pre-planned lessons, and maintain a positive learning environment across KS3 and KS4. This flexible role is well suited to teachers balancing other work, reducing hours, or returning to teaching on a flexible basis.

Requirements

The desired Secondary Supply Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching or covering classes in secondary schools

• Strong communication, literacy, and numeracy skills

• Eligibility to work in the UK (valid visa where applicable)

• A valid DBS certificate (or willingness to apply)

• A professional, adaptable, and reliable approach to classroom cover

What Vision for Education Offers You:

As a Secondary Supply Teacher working with Vision for Education, you will benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates, paid weekly via the PAYE system

• A Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability)

• Flexible working based on your availability

• Pension contributions

• Access to CPD and refresher training

• Social and networking events

• A dedicated education consultant experienced in secondary education

Vision for Education operates as an MSP and a Lot 2 provider on the CCS framework, supporting secondary schools with high-quality, compliant supply teachers. As an MSP and CCS Lot 2 provider, Vision for Education offers reliable, transparent, and well-managed opportunities for secondary supply teachers.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education supply agency, working with secondary schools across the UK. We support teachers at every stage of their career, from newly qualified teachers to experienced educators and those transitioning into semi-retirement.

We are part of The Edwin Group, a Top 10 UK employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, rated ‘Excellent’ by staff across all categories and recognised for industry-leading employee engagement.

Vision for Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified secondary teachers and do not discriminate on any protected grounds.

How to Apply

If you are a Secondary Teacher, Secondary Supply Teacher, or General Cover Teacher looking for flexible, ad-hoc work in secondary schools, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about secondary supply teaching opportunities, contact our Newcastle Secondary office on 0191 267 6491.

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