via Reed · 18 September 2026 ·2 days ago

Cover Teacher

Prospero Teaching
South Croydon Contract GBP 26,000 – 44,200
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Cover Teacher
We are looking for an enthusiastic cover Teacher to assist in the support students of secondary age in arrange of subjects. Acting as a work-finding service, Prospero teaching has a diverse range of secondary schools in Croydon and the surrounding areas. If you are seeking flexible or day-to-day work or have not found a long term role yet, we would be happy to hear from you.
CONTRACT DETAILS
· Location - Croydon , London
· Position - Cover Teacher
· Type of work - Cover Teacher
· Contract or position start date - 02/11/2026
· Duration / Likely Duration - On going
· Contract or position end date (if applicable) - On going
· Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
· Full time/part time - Full time
· Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate GBP100 per day
· Hours - 8:00 am - 4pm
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience working with children and young people.
· PGCE
· Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
· Hold Right to Work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
· Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working
with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
· Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
· In-house Training and Development Team

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