Cover Teachers in Kent

Flexible Supply Teaching Opportunities with Teaching Personnel

Are you an experienced teacher looking for flexible work within education?

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking dedicated and adaptable Cover Teachers to work in a variety of primary and secondary schools across Kent, including Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury, Medway, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Dover, Thanet, and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply, short-term assignments, or long-term placements, we have opportunities to suit your availability and preferences.

The Role

As a Cover Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons, managing classroom behaviour, and ensuring students remain engaged in their learning while maintaining high standards within the classroom.

We are looking for professionals who can quickly adapt to different school environments and confidently teach across a range of subjects and year groups.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

Previous teaching experience within UK schools
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Excellent communication and organisational abilities
A flexible and professional approach to work
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Recent and relevant educational references

What We Offer

Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle
Competitive daily rates of pay
Opportunities in schools across the whole of Kent
Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
Free access to CPD and professional development courses
Weekly pay through PAYE

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel works with a wide network of partner schools, providing educators with consistent opportunities and exceptional support throughout their teaching journey.

Whether you're an experienced supply teacher, retired teacher seeking part-time work, or an educator looking for greater flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced teacher ready for flexible supply opportunities across Kent, submit your CV today and one of our specialist education consultants will be in touch.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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