Cover Teacher – Secondary School | Ashford, Surrey | September 2026 Start

Location: Ashford, Surrey
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term (Permanent Opportunity Available)
Salary: Competitive daily rate / MPS (dependent on experience)

Are you a qualified teacher looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same?

Engage Education is recruiting a Cover Teacher to join a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Ashford, Surrey from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile and confident teacher who enjoys delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects while maintaining high standards of behaviour and learning.

The successful candidate will teach students across Key Stages 3 and 4, covering lessons during staff absence and ensuring continuity of learning.

The Role

As a Cover Teacher, you will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of curriculum subjects.
• Maintain a calm, purposeful, and positive learning environment.
• Adapt your teaching approach to meet the needs of different classes and learners.
• Manage classroom behaviour confidently in line with school policies.
• Ensure students remain engaged and complete the work set.
• Provide clear handover notes and feedback to teaching staff following lessons.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism and safeguarding at all times.

We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching in a UK secondary school.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Confidence teaching across a range of subjects.
• Strong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible, resilient, and proactive approach.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Apply?

• September 2026 start.
• Long-term role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position.
• Supportive leadership team and welcoming staff.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to free CPD and professional development.
• Dedicated support from your Engage Education consultant.
• Excellent opportunity for experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) alike.

If you’re a passionate and adaptable teacher who enjoys variety and can quickly build positive relationships with students, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting Cover Teacher opportunity in Ashford, Surrey.