Secondary Cover Teacher

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], is a well-established bilingual school located in central London, educating approximately 700 pupils from Nursery to Year 9. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a high-quality bilingual education based on the French National Curriculum, enriched by best practices from the UK education system. With a diverse international community representing more than 60 nationalities, the school places strong emphasis on academic excellence, student wellbeing, inclusion and global citizenship.

The Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a reliable, adaptable and committed Secondary Cover Teacher to provide regular cover across secondary classes. The successful candidate will supervise and support pupils’ learning during teacher absences, maintain a positive classroom environment and ensure continuity of learning. This role requires flexibility, strong classroom management and the ability to work with pupils across different subjects and year groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide cover teaching for secondary classes, from 6ème to 3ème
• Supervise pupils’ learning using work and instructions provided by teaching staff
• Maintain a calm, positive and purposeful classroom environment
• Support pupils with their learning during cover lessons
• Adapt quickly to different classes, subjects and learner profiles
• Liaise with teaching staff, vie scolaire and school leadership where needed
• Support pupils’ behaviour, wellbeing and safety in line with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] expectations
• Follow all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] policies and procedures, including safeguarding, behaviour, health and safety, and data protection requirements

Person Specification

Essential

• Teaching qualification or relevant school-based experience
• Experience teaching, supervising or supporting pupils in a secondary school setting
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and confidently to different subjects and year groups
• Calm, professional and reliable approach
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
• Ability to work in a bilingual, multicultural or international school environment
• Right to work in the UK at the time of application

Desirable

• Experience providing cover in a secondary school
• Experience teaching or supporting learning across more than one subject area
• Knowledge of the French education system and/or the UK education context
• Ability to work in both French and English

Salary & Benefits

• Annual professional development and training opportunities
• Free, balanced meals prepared on site
• Staff access to optional classes, subject to demand

How to Apply

Please send your completed application to: [contact hidden]

Application deadline: May 30, 2026

Safeguarding Commitment

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and references.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Please indicate your right-to-work status clearly in your application.