training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
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: hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk
Call us directly on: 01293 527 416
