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Secondary English Teacher - Supply & General Cover Location: Plymouth, Devon Job Type: Part-Time / Full-Time, Temporary, Supply Salary: Competitive Daily Rate (Dependent on Experience / Scale) Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday (Term-time only) Recruiter: Randstad Education Are you a qualified Secondary English Teacher looking for flexible supply teaching roles in Plymouth? Do you want to balance your passion for English Literature and Language with a rewarding schedule that offers a genuine work-life balance? Randstad Education is actively recruiting an adaptable, enthusiastic English Specialist to support secondary schools across Plymouth and the surrounding areas. This role offers the perfect blend of subject-specialist delivery and general cover teaching, allowing you to work strict school hours (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM) with absolutely no evening planning or marking. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver high-quality, pre-planned English Language and Literature lessons across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4). • Provide flexible general cover across alternative secondary school subjects, maintaining excellent classroom management and engagement. • Foster a positive, safe, and productive learning environment in line with individual school behaviour policies. • Leave clear, constructive handover notes for the returning classroom teacher. Requirements & Qualifications: • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or an equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification (ECTs/NQTs are highly encouraged to apply). • A strong subject knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for secondary English. • Excellent adaptability, strong communication skills, and a confident approach to general cover teaching. • Must be based in or able to reliably commute to Plymouth. • A valid Enhanced DBS clearance on the Update Service (or willingness to process a new one through Randstad). Benefits of Supply Teaching with Randstad: • Ultimate Flexibility: Choose when and where you work to perfectly fit your lifestyle, travel plans, or childcare commitments. • Work-Life Balance: Leave work at 3:30 PM-enjoy your evenings and weekends with zero take-home paperwork. • Local Variety: Build relationships and gain invaluable experience across a diverse range of secondary schools in Plymouth. • Dedicated Support: Benefit from a dedicated Randstad consultant to guide you through your registration and placement process. How to Apply: If you are ready to secure flexible teaching work in Plymouth, get in touch with our team today for an immediate review. • Email your CV to: [email protected] • Call us directly on: 01293 527 416 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