Position: General Cover Teacher (Secondary)
Location: Eastbourne
Hours: 08:30 – 15:30
Contract Type: Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term Supply (Part-Time & Full-Time Available)
Daily Rate: £110–£140 per day for daily supply | Paid to scale for long-term roles with full PPA

About Us

Supply Desk are a nationwide education recruitment company specialising in Primary, SEND, and Secondary education. We place teaching staff in day-to-day and long-term placements across Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, and West Sussex.

We are now beginning conversations with Eastbourne secondary schools regarding their staffing needs for September 2026, and we are inviting applications from enthusiastic and reliable General Cover Teachers. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities, seeking a change, or simply wanting to broaden your experience across different subject areas, we would be delighted to hear from you. Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers, ECTs, and confident unqualified teachers with relevant classroom experience.

About the Role

We are looking for adaptable and confident General Cover Teachers to supervise and deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects at KS3 and KS4. This flexible opportunity allows you to gain experience in different school environments while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Whether you’re looking for daily supply, short-term cover, or long-term roles, we can offer part-time or full-time positions to suit your availability from September.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and ensure a positive learning environment
• Follow school policies and procedures
• Support students in completing set work and maintaining engagement
• Provide feedback to teaching staff where required

Requirements

• Experience working in a secondary school setting (teaching, cover supervising, or similar)
• Strong classroom management skills
• Confidence delivering lessons across multiple subjects
• Flexibility, reliability, and a proactive attitude
• QTS is desirable but not essential
• A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

Apply Now

If you’re ready to explore new opportunities as a General Cover Teacher in Eastbourne for September 2026, we would love to hear from you. Submit your interest today and take the next step in your education career.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training, or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and, if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days — you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.

Contact information

Lilia Erskine