General Cover Teacher County Durham | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available | Immediate Start Protocol Education are currently recruiting General Cover Teachers to work within a number of welcoming and supportive schools across County Durham. Our partner schools are committed to providing high-quality education and creating inclusive learning environments where every pupil can achieve their full potential. With strong leadership teams, excellent staff support, and a focus on student wellbeing, these schools offer rewarding opportunities for dedicated teaching professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for a General Cover Teacher to work with pupils across KS3 - KS5 The Role Position: General Cover Teacher Location: County Durham Start Date: ASAP Hours: Full-time and part-time positions available Age Range: KS3-KS5 Experience: Primary and/or Secondary teaching experience welcomed Essential: QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) As a General Cover Teacher, you will deliver pre-planned lessons, maintain positive classroom environments, and ensure continuity of learning during teacher absences. Opportunities are available on a daily, short-term, and long-term basis. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for enthusiastic and committed teachers who: Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and/or a relevant teaching qualification Are passionate about helping every pupil succeed, regardless of background or ability Can deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across a range of subjects Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs Have experience working with pupils with SEMH and/or ASD Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents Demonstrate resilience, professionalism, and a commitment to pupil wellbeing Are keen to develop their skills and engage in ongoing professional development What Protocol Education Can Offer Competitive daily rates of pay Access to CPD and professional development programmes Free training courses and webinars Refer-a-Friend Scheme CV and career support Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement Opportunities in a wide range of Primary, Secondary, and Specialist Provision settings Ongoing support for ECTs and experienced teachers alike Apply Today If you are a QTS-qualified teacher looking for flexible and rewarding General Cover Teacher opportunities across County Durham, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are seeking day-to-day supply, a long-term position, or your next permanent role, Protocol Education can help you find the right opportunity to match your skills and career goals. Apply now or contact Protocol Education for more information. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website